15 C
New York
May 21, 2024
europe European Union Georgia news Russia World news

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.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Putin warns of possible military response over ‘aggressive’ Nato

TheWorldsNews

Ex-Nato chief proposes Ukraine joins without Russian-occupied territories

TheWorldsNews

Suella Braverman restates wish for UK to leave European court of human rights

TheWorldsNews

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This