What is Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill, and why is Europe so alarmed?
Georgia’s parliament is set to pass a highly controversial so-called “foreign agents” bill that has triggered widespread protests across the former Soviet Republic nestled in the Caucasus Mountains.
Georgia's leader says a divisive media bill passed by lawmakers is unacceptable and she'll veto it
A controversial media bill passed this week by Georgia's parliament is “unacceptable” and will be vetoed, President Salome Zourabichvili said Thursday, reaffirming her opposition to a measure that critics describe as a threat to free speech.
Georgia's President Vowed To Veto The 'Foreign Agent' Bill. But What Options Does She Really Have?
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has characterized her option to forestall the "foreign agent" law's implementation as a "veto." But that's not exactly what the constitution allows in the current high-stakes legislative battle.
Georgia passes controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill despite widespread opposition
Georgia’s Parliament passed a controversial “foreign agents” despite widespread domestic opposition and warnings from the European Union that its enactment would imperil its chances of joining the blco.
Georgia’s parliament speaker vows to override presidential veto on divisive foreign influence bill
Georgia’s parliament speaker on Monday vowed to override a presidential veto on divisive legislation that sparked weeks of mass protests by critics who see it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union.
Georgia's President vetoes controversial 'foreign agents' bill amid protests
The bill, which has drawn widespread criticism and triggered unprecedented protests, has raised concerns both domestically and internationally about its potential impact on Georgia's democratic credentials and its European Union aspirations.
EU urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign agent' bill as protests continue
The European Union urged Georgia on Wednesday to withdraw its controversial "foreign agents" law and warned that the measure would set back the country's ambitions to join the bloc.
Georgia Approves Controversial ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill That Sparked Weeks of Mass Protests
A brawl erupted in the parliament as lawmakers were debating the bill on Tuesday. Georgian Dream MP Dimitry Samkharadze was seen charging toward Levan Khabeishvili, the chairman of main opposition party United National Movement, after Khabeishvili accused him of organizing mobs to beat up opposition supporters.
Georgia's parliament speaker vows to override presidential veto on divisive law
Georgia’s parliament speaker on Monday vowed to override a presidential veto on divisive legislation that sparked weeks of mass protests by critics who see it as a threat to democratic freedoms and th
Georgia’s Parliament Leader Plans to Override President’s Veto on ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill
Support journalism integrity in Ukraine. Join our journalistic endeavor. Become a patron Make a one-time contribution On May 20, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, a representative of the majority party Georgian Dream,
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Georgia lawmakers seek to protect child influencers with new legislation
GABRIELLE KOMOROWSKI WYFF NEWS FOUR AND REPRESENTATIVE SCHOFIELD SAYS SHE WILL KEEP WORKING UNTIL THE BILL IS PASSED. WE’LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON ITS PROGRESS. WE DID REACH OUT TO SEVERAL CHILD ...
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Georgia senator who abstained from antisemitism vote holds off challenger
A Democratic incumbent who abstained from voting on a bill to codify the definition of antisemitism ... her conflicted feelings regarding adding a definition of antisemitism to Georgia’s hate ...
Why thousands are protesting Georgia’s ‘foreign influence’ bill
Georgia’s parliament has voted to approve a bill that would require media and NGOs to register as “under foreign influence” ...
Georgia students walk out, PM vows to pass 'foreign agent' bill on Tuesday
Two U.S. citizens and one Russian were among 20 people detained at protests in Tbilisi while Georgian lawmakers were debating ...