Georgia Parliament Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law
TL;DR
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 parliament pushes through 'foreign agents' law DW
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- Georgia's Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Law on Foreign Influence The New York Times
- Georgian parliament votes to override presidential veto of 'foreign agent' bill Reuters
- Georgia president overruled as lawmakers push forward with Russia-style 'foreign agents' law CNBC
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