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politics1 year ago

Georgia Passes Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Amid Protests

Georgia's parliamentary speaker has signed a controversial "foreign agents" bill into law, sparking political turmoil and large-scale protests. The law mandates organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "agents of foreign influence." Critics, including the U.S., EU, and Britain, argue the bill mimics Russian legislation used to suppress dissent. The move raises concerns about Georgia's Western alignment amid fears of increasing Russian influence.

via Reuters|
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politics1 year ago

Georgia Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto to Pass 'Foreign Agents' Law

Georgia's parliament has overridden President Salome Zourabichvili's veto of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, despite criticism from the U.S. and EU, who view the legislation as authoritarian and Russian-inspired. The bill mandates organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "agents of foreign influence." The move has sparked significant protests and raised concerns about Georgia's Western alignment.

via Reuters.com|
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international-relations1 year ago

US Imposes Visa Restrictions, Reviews Ties with Georgia Over 'Foreign Agent' Law

The US State Department has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals undermining democracy in Georgia, following the approval of a controversial "foreign agents" bill. The bill, vetoed by Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili but still subject to parliamentary override, mandates organizations receiving significant foreign funding to register as "agents of foreign influence." The US will also review its bilateral relationship with Georgia, while the EU warns the bill could jeopardize Georgia's EU membership aspirations.

via CNN|
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politics1 year ago

"Georgia's Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Sparks Political Turmoil"

Georgia's parliament approved the first reading of a controversial bill on "foreign agents," which the EU warned could stifle freedoms and hinder the country's path to EU membership. The bill, seen as a test of Georgia's alignment with the West or Russia, has sparked protests and opposition boycotts. If passed, it would require organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents, drawing comparisons to a Russian law used to suppress dissent. The EU, US, and UK have urged Georgia not to pass the bill, while President Zourabichvili vowed to veto it.

via Reuters|
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politics1 year ago

"Georgian MP's Brawl Over 'Foreign Agents' Bill Ends in Face Punch"

Georgian politicians engaged in a physical altercation in parliament over a controversial "foreign agents" bill, with ruling party legislators seeking to advance the legislation despite criticism from Western countries and protests at home. The bill, which would require organizations accepting foreign funds to register as "foreign agents" or face fines, has strained relations with the EU and the US. The ruling party insists the bill is necessary to combat "pseudo-liberal values" imposed by foreigners, while critics have likened it to Russian legislation used to suppress dissent. The incident sparked wider brawling in the parliament and drew cheers from protesters outside.

via The Guardian|
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