#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.

President Zourabichvili will retain office due to claims of illegitimacy of the governing Parliament resulting from fraudulent elections.

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

Georgia's president returned the anti-LGBTQ+ bill to parliament but it could still become law, risking significant rights erosion for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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

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.