April 27, 2025
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MPs in Georgia agree draft of ‘repressive’ foreign agents bill amid protests

MPs in Georgia agree draft of ‘repressive’ foreign agents bill amid protests

Legislation is seen as similar to an anti-democratic Russian law and Brussels has said it would undermine hopes of EU membership

Georgian lawmakers have agreed an early draft of a controversial “foreign influence” bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law.

The bill has sparked outrage in Georgia and concern in the west, with many arguing it undermines Georgia’s bid for EU membership.

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