Georgian Parliament Overrules Presidential Veto on Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law
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A Georgian parliament committee has rejected President Salome Zourabichvili's veto of the controversial "foreign agents" law, which critics argue will restrict media freedom and hinder Georgia's EU integration. The law mandates that media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad register as foreign agents. The ruling Georgian Dream party supports the bill, claiming it will protect national stability. The full legislature may vote to override the veto, amid ongoing protests and international criticism.
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