Georgia Parliament Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Despite Veto
TL;DR
Georgia's ruling party has passed a controversial "foreign influence" law, overriding a presidential veto, which critics argue mimics Russian legislation used to suppress civil society and independent media. The law mandates organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "foreign agents," potentially jeopardizing Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union. The move has sparked significant protests and condemnation from Western officials, who warn it could derail Georgia's EU membership prospects and strengthen Moscow's influence over the country.
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- Georgia Parliament overrides veto on law targeting media, civil society The Washington Post
- Georgia's Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Law on Foreign Influence The New York Times
- Georgian parliament overrides president’s veto on ‘foreign influence’ law The Guardian
- Georgia president overruled as lawmakers push forward with Russia-style 'foreign agents' law CNBC
- Georgia parliament overrides president to pass Kremlin-style ‘foreign agents’ bill, defying Western pressure CNN
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