Georgia Parliament Overrides President to Pass Controversial Foreign Agents Law
TL;DR
Georgia's parliament has overridden President Salome Zourabichvili's veto of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which critics argue will restrict media freedom and hinder Georgia's EU membership prospects. The bill mandates that media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad register as foreign agents. The veto was rejected by an 84-4 vote, sparking renewed protests and international criticism, including from the EU and US. Opponents liken the bill to Russian legislation aimed at stifling dissent and fear it will push Georgia closer to Russia's influence.
- Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of ‘foreign agent bill’ Al Jazeera English
- Georgia parliament overrides president to pass Kremlin-style ‘foreign agents’ bill, defying Western pressure CNN
- Georgia's Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Law on Foreign Influence The New York Times
- Georgia president overruled as lawmakers push forward with Russia-style 'foreign agents' law CNBC
- Georgia parliament overturns veto on foreign agents law BBC.com
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