"Violent Brawl Erupts in Georgian Parliament Over 'Foreign Agent' Bill"
Georgia's parliament erupted into chaos as a lawmaker was punched by an opposition MP during a discussion on a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which has drawn criticism for its resemblance to Russian laws. The bill, requiring media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive over 20% of their budget from abroad, has sparked protests and concerns about its impact on Georgia's EU aspirations. The EU has deemed the law incompatible with its values, while the Georgian Dream party, which aims for EU and NATO membership, insists it is necessary for transparency and to combat foreign influence.