The European Union Delegation to Georgia welcomed the decision of the ruling party of Georgia to withdraw the draft law on transparency of foreign influence from Parliament. This was reported by the TV channel. “Imedi” referring to the diplomatic mission’s statement.
The European Union “urged all political leaders of Georgia to renew pro-European reforms.”
“We welcome the ruling party’s announcement that it will withdraw the bill on transparency of foreign influence. We call on all political leaders in Georgia to undertake an inclusive and constructive renewal of pro-European reforms in line with the 12 priorities for Georgia’s candidate status.”
It was learned that the draft law on foreign agents had been decided before. pull back From the Georgian Parliament In the future, the Georgian authorities would like to initiate public meetings to convey to the public the essence and importance of the bill.
On March 7, the Georgian Parliament unanimously passed the bill “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” at first reading, which provides for the establishment of a register of externally funded non-governmental organizations and the media. Rallies for the bill have been going on in the Georgian capital since last week. Purely on the eve of special forces scattered, scattered protesters against the law.
at the US State Department declarationHe said the bill “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” threatened the country’s Euro-Atlantic future.