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Georgia signs controversial 'foreign influence' bill into law
The speaker of Georgia's parliament signed the controversial "foreign agents" bill into law after the legislature dismissed the veto of President Salome Zourabichvili.
Georgia's parliament speaker signs a divisive foreign influence bill into law
The speaker of Georgia's parliament said he gave the final endorsement on Monday to a divisive “foreign agents” bill that has prompted weeks of protests by critics who say it will restrict media freedom and jeopardize Georgia’s chances of joining the European Union.
Georgia signs ‘foreign influence’ bill into law
Despite months of daily protests, the Georgian parliament enacted the controversial measure that many view as pro-Russia.
Georgia's parliament speaker signs divisive foreign influence bill into law
Opponents have denounced the legislation as "the Russian law" because it resembles measures pushed through by the Kremlin to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists.
Alert: The speaker of Georgia's parliament says he has signed a divisive foreign influence bill into law
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The speaker of Georgia's parliament says he has signed a divisive foreign influence bill into law.
Parliament speaker in Georgia signs into law a bill that critics say curbs media freedom
The speaker of Georgia's parliament said he signed into law Monday a measure that has drawn weeks of protests by critics who say it will curb media freedom and jeopardize the country's chances of joining the European Union.
Georgia’s parliament speaker signs controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili signed on Monday a contentious law that critics say curbs media freedom and will threaten Georgia’s chances of joining the European Union. Papuashvili signed the bill into law after the Georgian Dream party-controlled legislature overrode President Salome Zourabichvili’s veto of the bill.
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Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law
Georgia President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia said on Saturday that she had vetoed a bill on foreign influence that has sparked protests and plunged the nation into a political crisis ...
ABC News18d
Georgia's president says a controversial foreign influence bill is unacceptable
The government says the bill is needed to stem what it deems to be harmful foreign actors trying ... Dream of trying to drag Georgia into Russia’s sphere of influence — allegations it rejects.
Voice of America28d
Georgia poised to adopt 'foreign influence transparency' law akin to Russia's
Independent journalists in Georgia are speaking out against a proposed “foreign influence transparency” law that closely mimics Russian legislation and, they fear, will be used to limit press ...
Barron's20d
Georgia Adopts 'Foreign Influence' Law Despite Protests
Georgia's parliament on Tuesday adopted a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked weeks of mass protests against the measure, denounced as mirroring Russian legislation used to ...
Fox News18d
Georgia's leader vows to veto 'Russia law' aimed at curbing foreign influence, calling it unacceptable
President Salome Zourabichvili labeled Georgia's parliament's passing of ... groups to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding ...
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The speaker of Georgia's parliament says he has signed a divisive foreign influence bill into law
The speaker of Georgia's parliament says he has signed a divisive foreign influence bill into law TBILISI, Georgia -- ...