RedDevilQuebecois
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I have seen no thread so far. It looks like only European news outlets pay serious attention to the evolving situation at the moment while the coverage is non-existent in North America.
For the sake of context, the so-called "foreign agent" bill proposed measures that require non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and independent media to register as organisations "bearing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from foreign donors. Critics say that bill could be used to crush critical voices ahead of the parliamentary elections later this year. And considering that Georgia received the status of EU candidate only last December with nearly 80% of the population in favor of joining the EU, people fear that the mesures would derail the country from its path towards full EU membership.
Georgia rocked by clashes over 'foreign agent' bill (BBC)
Small protest in front of the Georgian embassy in Washington DC.
You might remember this episode at the Tbilisi parliament from a little more than 2 weeks ago. It was exactly because of that bill.
For the sake of context, the so-called "foreign agent" bill proposed measures that require non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and independent media to register as organisations "bearing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from foreign donors. Critics say that bill could be used to crush critical voices ahead of the parliamentary elections later this year. And considering that Georgia received the status of EU candidate only last December with nearly 80% of the population in favor of joining the EU, people fear that the mesures would derail the country from its path towards full EU membership.
Georgia rocked by clashes over 'foreign agent' bill (BBC)
Small protest in front of the Georgian embassy in Washington DC.
You might remember this episode at the Tbilisi parliament from a little more than 2 weeks ago. It was exactly because of that bill.