Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party is a step closer to pushing through a law that could undermine the country's ambition to join the EU. Lawmakers passed Wednesday's second reading of the controversial 'foreign influence' bill, requiring media and non-commercial organizations to register if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.
Critics argue the bill resembles a Russian law to silence dissent. Despite protests and warnings from Brussels, Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze's party is determined to pass the law. The scuffles in parliament and tensions indicate a divisive political atmosphere.
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