Georgia approves foreign agent law

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 14 May 2024 by Alex Teddy
On May 14 parliament overwhelmingly passed the bill after months of wrangling. Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated against it since April 2024. The police have sometimes used force against them. President Zurabashvili vowed to veto the bill but admits her veto will probably be overridden because the ruling party has a super majority. The US and EU openly denounced the foreign agent bill. Civil society groups have spoken out against the bill, which they say is reminiscent of its Russian namesake. The Prime Minister said most Georgians support the bill and it is necessary to prevent foreign interference in domestic affairs. The bill requires NGOs and media outlets to register as agents of foreign influence if over 20% of their funding comes from abroad.

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