Georgia set to approve ‘foreign agents’ law amid growing Western backlash

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US announces travel ban for Georgian Dream politicians behind ‘foreign agent’ law

US announces travel ban for Georgian Dream politicians behind ‘foreign agent’ law

The move comes as lawmakers prepare to vote through the controversial restrictions on civil society.

May 24 3 mins read

EU commissioner denies he threatened Georgia’s prime minister

EU commissioner denies he threatened Georgia’s prime minister

Olivér Várhelyi says his words about Slovakian PM Robert Fico were taken out of context, after the Georgian Dream leader claimed it was part of a sinister consipiracy.

May 23 3 mins read

US Senate to consider bipartisan Georgia sanctions bill as ‘foreign agent’ row rages

US Senate to consider bipartisan Georgia sanctions bill as ‘foreign agent’ row rages

The proposals would allocate millions for democracy-building while imposing restrictions on Georgian Dream politicians.

May 23 2 mins read

Don’t pass ‘foreign agent’ law, top European legal body tells Georgia

Don’t pass ‘foreign agent’ law, top European legal body tells Georgia

The controversial legislation echoes rules used by Russia, Hungary and Kyrgyzstan, legal experts warn.

May 21 2 mins read

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