Georgia Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Law Amid Protests
TL;DR
Georgia's parliament has enacted a controversial "foreign agent" law, similar to Russian legislation, despite weeks of protests and a presidential veto. Critics argue the law, which mandates media and NGOs to register if they receive over 20% of their funding from abroad, threatens media freedom and Georgia's EU membership prospects. The ruling party claims it aims to prevent foreign interference, while opponents see it as a move to align Georgia closer to Russia. The EU and U.S. have expressed concerns, with the latter imposing travel sanctions on implicated officials.
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- Georgian parliamentary speaker signs 'foreign agents' bill into law Reuters
- Georgia parliament overrides president to pass Kremlin-style ‘foreign agents’ bill, defying Western pressure CNN
- Despite Mass Protests, Georgia's 'Foreign Agent' Bill Becomes Law Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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