Why Georgia's 'foreign agent' law could dash the country's hopes of joining the EU | DW News

Why Georgia's 'foreign agent' law could dash the country's hopes of joining the EU | DW News

Thousands of protesters rallied in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, for a third day on Wednesday after lawmakers advanced a controversial media bill which opponents fear will undermine the country’s ambition of joining the European Union (EU). The proposed law would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive … Read more

Georgian parliament to overturn president's veto of 'foreign agents bill' | DW News

Georgian parliament to overturn president's veto of 'foreign agents bill' | DW News

A Georgian parliamentary committee is starting proceedings, to override a presidential veto of a controversial foreign agent’s law, that could restrict media freedom. The law on foreign influence, introduced by the ruling Georgian Dream party, has triggered mass demonstrations in Tbilisi. Protestors fear the law could block the country’s efforts to join the EU. For … Read more