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Georgia's approval of the controversial 'foreign agents' law has led to U.S. sanctions and warnings from Brussels that it will jeopardize the country's EU membership aspirations, leaving ordinary Georgians feeling uncertain about their future.
Georgian lawmakers have overridden President Salome Zourabichvili's veto to pass a controversial "foreign agents" law, requiring media outlets and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents. The law has sparked mass protests and has been criticized by the EU, UN, NATO, and the US, which has imposed travel sanctions. Critics argue the law mimics Russian measures to suppress independent media and dissent, potentially harming Georgia's relationship with the West.
Georgia's parliament has overridden President Salome Zourabichvili's veto to pass a controversial "foreign agents" law, despite significant domestic protests and international criticism. The law, inspired by Russian legislation, mandates organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "foreign agents." Critics argue it threatens Georgia's EU membership aspirations and aligns the country more closely with Russia. The EU and the US have expressed deep concerns, with the latter imposing visa restrictions in response.
The Georgian parliament has overturned a presidential veto on a controversial "foreign agents law," requiring media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents. The law has sparked weeks of protests in Tbilisi, with opponents fearing it will stifle dissent ahead of October's parliamentary elections. The EU and US have warned the law could harm Georgia's EU membership prospects, but the government insists it is necessary for transparency. President Salome Zourabishvili has proposed a new charter to move Georgia towards Europe.
Georgian lawmakers have overridden a presidential veto to pass a controversial "foreign agents" law, similar to Russia's, which mandates that media and NGOs disclose foreign funding. The move has sparked large protests and international condemnation, with critics arguing it jeopardizes Georgia's EU aspirations and aligns the country closer to Russia. The U.S., EU, NATO, and UN have all expressed concerns, and the law's passage may force a reassessment of Georgia's international relationships.
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.
Thousands of Georgians are protesting against a proposed foreign agents registration law, fearing it will undermine the country's bid for European Union membership and increase Russian influence. The legislation, similar to a 2012 Russian law, has sparked clashes between protesters and police, and is seen as part of a broader effort to align Georgia ideologically with Moscow. The Georgian Dream party's push for the law comes ahead of a tough parliamentary election, with the opposition eyeing gains. The U.S. and EU have expressed concerns about the law, which may undermine Georgia's Western aspirations.