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Georgia’s president and PM trade barbs over 'foreign influence' law

Critics argue that the foreign influence bill will hinder media freedom and damage Georgia's bid to join the European Union.

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Georgia at the crossroads as foreign influence law deepens divisions

Tensions in Georgia over a divisive foreign influence law have exploded onto the streets, with protests against it occurring on an almost daily basis. Valerie Gauriat went to the country to find out more, for Euronews Witness.

Georgia

EU's Várhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claim

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze claimed on Thursday that European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi mentioned the recent attack on Slovakia's Robert Fico in an attempt to persuade him to drop the contentious "Russian law".

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Venice Commission advises Georgia to scrap 'foreign influence' law

Georgia should repeal the "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass protests, the Council of Europe's top constitutional law body said on Tuesday.

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Georgian PM join thousands to mark controversial family Purity Day

Thousands, including Georgia's Prime Minister, marched in Tbilisi to celebrate Family Purity Day, highlighting traditional values amid rising tensions over LGBTQ+ rights and controversial new laws.

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Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests

President Salome Zourabichvili on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: sunshine in Ankara, darkness in Tbilisi

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the continuing diplomatic détente between Turkey and Greece and the escalating domestic upheaval in Georgia.

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Georgian President Zourabichvili says she will veto 'Russian law'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili discussed vetoing the controversial foreign agents bill, police brutality and what might happen in Georgia's upcoming parliamentary election.

Georgia

Georgia's president says she will veto 'Russian law'

Salome Zourabichvili has joined public demonstrations against a law that could turn Georgia away from Brussels and towards the Kremlin.

Georgia

Georgian pro-democracy NGO faces the ultimate threat

A civil society activist tells Euronews how Georgia's ruling party began creating a hostile environment for foreign-funded NGOs long before the passage of the so-called "Russian law".

Georgia

Georgia's new law 'step in wrong direction,' says NATO spokesperson

The law requires media and NGOs to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.

Europe News

Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal

The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

Europe News

Georgia's prime minister says 'Russian law' necessary for peace

The law requires media and non-governmental organisations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.

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Clashes erupt in Georgia as divisive bill passes

Protesters clash with riot police outside Georgia's parliament after approval of a divisive bill, igniting weeks of demonstrations.

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WATCH: Fighting breaks out in Georgian parliament over 'Russian law'

Tensions flared in the Georgian parliament during a debate on a controversial 'foreign influence' bill, seen as a threat to democracy.

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Georgia's parliament approves controversial 'Russian law'

President Salome Zourabichvili said she would veto the legislation but the ruling party pressed ahead with the controversial bill.

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EU urges Georgia to stick with democratic path to EU membership

The so-called "Russian law" risks jeopardizing Georgia's ambition to join the European Union. 12 member states have asked the EU to clarify whether the law will lead to the potential suspension of membership talks.

Georgia

Georgian parliament set to approve controversial 'Russian law'

Georgia is about to approve a controversial law that tightens controls on organisations receiving foreign funds. Critics say it could undermine democracy and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union.

Georgia

Is 'Russian law' about to upset already fragile Georgian democracy?

The Georgian ruling party's 'foreign influence' bill is meant to keep foreign-financed NGOs in check before the October elections. The same law with a slightly different name was pulled out last year among massive rallies and diplomatic condemnations by the EU and the US.

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WATCH:Tensions rise in Tbilisi ahead of foreign influence bill hearing

The Georgian Parliament is set to discuss the bill in its final reading starting on Monday.

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