#georgian-dream-party

#georgian-dream-party

Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is pushing a 'foreign influence' bill despite opposition, triggering concerns of a shift towards Russian-style crackdowns.

Critics fear the bill, requiring entities with over 20% foreign funding to register as 'bearing the interests of a foreign power,' will curb opposition, civil society, and media. [ more ]

Georgia's ruling party, led by Ivanishvili, faces criticism for the "foreign influence" bill despite claims of transparency, raising concerns of an authoritarian shift. [ more ]

Protesters in Tbilisi rally against a bill likened to Russian laws silencing dissent, fearing a return to Russian influence. [ more ]

The Georgian Dream party plans to resubmit a controversial bill despite past protests.

The bill, similar to a Russian law, faced backlash and led to clashes between protesters and police. [ more ]