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international-politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Georgia Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Law Amid Protests

Georgia's parliament has enacted a controversial "foreign agent" law, similar to Russian legislation, despite weeks of protests and a presidential veto. Critics argue the law, which mandates media and NGOs to register if they receive over 20% of their funding from abroad, threatens media freedom and Georgia's EU membership prospects. The ruling party claims it aims to prevent foreign interference, while opponents see it as a move to align Georgia closer to Russia. The EU and U.S. have expressed concerns, with the latter imposing travel sanctions on implicated officials.

via CBS News|

#european-union #foreign-agent-law #georgia

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Georgia Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Law Amid Protests

Georgian opposition parties are forming a "pro-European" coalition in response to the government's controversial "foreign influence" law, which mandates organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "agents of foreign influence." Critics argue the law hinders Georgia's EU ambitions and aligns the country closer to Russia, sparking massive protests and international condemnation. The opposition plans to revoke the law and implement reforms if they win the upcoming parliamentary elections.

via Al Jazeera English|

#european-union #foreign-agent-law #georgia

international-politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Georgia's PM Urges U.S. Relations Review Amid Rising Tensions

Georgia's controversial "foreign agent" law, modeled after a similar Russian law, has been enacted despite mass protests and warnings from the US and EU about its impact on Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. The law mandates oversight of NGOs and media receiving significant foreign funding, with penalties for non-compliance. Critics argue it strengthens the ruling Georgian Dream party's grip on power ahead of crucial elections. The law's passage has strained Georgia's relations with Western allies and sparked widespread civil unrest.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#eu-integration #foreign-agent-law #georgia

international-politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Georgia Parliament Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Despite Veto

Georgia's ruling party has passed a controversial "foreign influence" law, overriding a presidential veto, which critics argue mimics Russian legislation used to suppress civil society and independent media. The law mandates organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "foreign agents," potentially jeopardizing Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union. The move has sparked significant protests and condemnation from Western officials, who warn it could derail Georgia's EU membership prospects and strengthen Moscow's influence over the country.

via The Washington Post|

#european-union #foreign-agent-law #georgia

international-politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Georgia Enacts Controversial Foreign Agent Law, Jeopardizing EU Hopes

Georgia's government has enacted a controversial 'foreign agent' law, which critics argue undermines the country's aspirations to join the EU and damages its economic ties with Western nations. This move has led to significant backlash from both the U.S. and Brussels, leaving many Georgians feeling uncertain about their future.

via POLITICO Europe|

#economic-impact #eu #foreign-agent-law

international-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

US-Georgia Tensions Rise Over 'Foreign Agent' Law and Democracy Concerns

The US is pressuring Georgia to abandon a controversial "foreign agent" law that requires media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents. The law, passed despite mass protests, is seen as a threat to media freedom and reminiscent of similar Russian legislation. US lawmakers have introduced bills offering incentives for Georgia to drop the law, while imposing sanctions on officials linked to it. The Georgian Dream party accuses the US of emotional blackmail.

via Euronews|

#foreign-agent-law #georgia #international-politics

international-politics1 year ago•2 min saved

US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Georgia Over 'Foreign Agent' Law

The US is reviewing its cooperation with Georgia over a controversial "foreign agent" law that has sparked mass protests in Tbilisi. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced visa restrictions for individuals undermining democracy in Georgia, believed to be members of the ruling Georgian Dream party. The law, which mandates NGOs and media receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as foreign agents, has been vetoed by Georgia's president but may still pass. Critics argue the law mimics Russian tactics to suppress dissent, while the US and EU warn it could harm Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration goals.

via BBC.com|

#democracy #foreign-agent-law #georgia

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Georgia's Struggle with Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Sparks Protests and Political Turmoil"

Georgia's parliament has passed the first reading of a controversial foreign agent law, sparking mass protests in Tbilisi. Critics argue that the bill, which requires media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad, would hinder Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union. The EU has expressed concern over the legislation, warning that it does not align with EU core norms and values. Despite President Zourabichvili's pledge to veto the law if passed, the ruling party may override the veto.

via Euronews|

#european-union #foreign-agent-law #georgia

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Violent Protests Erupt in Georgia Over 'Foreign Agent' Law"

Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi against a proposed "foreign agents" bill, similar to Russian legislation, that would require organizations receiving significant overseas funding to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power." The bill has sparked concerns about democratic freedoms and EU accession, with President Zourabichvili vowing to veto it if passed. The EU has criticized the law, and opposition to it has led to clashes and detentions in Georgia.

via DW (English)|

#eu #foreign-agent-law #georgia

politics2 years ago•11 min saved

Georgian Pro-Democracy Protests Thwart Pro-Russia Power Grab.

Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, involving around 10,000 people, have forced the country's Russia-aligned ruling party, Georgian Dream, to withdraw a proposed "foreign agent" law. The bill, which would have created a register of "foreign agents" in Georgia, was seen as a serious impediment to the country's stated goal of gaining EU membership. The ruling party is widely suspected of taking actions that would impede Georgia's accession to both the EU and NATO. Despite the withdrawal of the bill, the battle over Russian influence in Georgia appears far from over.

via Newsweek|

#european-union #foreign-agent-law #georgia