The draft law on foreign agents in Georgia was withdrawn from Parliament, a move confirmed on Thursday by the ruling Georgian Dream party, the People’s Power movement, and the parliamentary majority that had pushed the bill forward. This decision marks a pause in a parliamentary process that had stirred debate across political factions and civil society.
The ruling coalition emphasized the need to safeguard peace, stability, and progress in the country. Officials stated that Georgia should stay on a path toward economic growth and closer ties with European institutions, highlighting the importance of measured steps in these conversations.
Public messaging from the coalition also stressed that the goal is to focus national energies on constructive development rather than internal conflict, urging citizens to look at the long view for Georgia’s trajectory and prosperity.
Looking ahead, Georgian authorities signaled a plan to hold public discussions aimed at explaining the bill’s purpose and potential impact, ensuring that people understand what was proposed and why the discussion continues in the public sphere.
There was criticism from some quarters about foreign influence, with comments from a former member of a regional parliamentary committee describing foreign reactions to Georgia as attempts to shape domestic politics. These remarks reflect the charged national discourse surrounding foreign policy and governance at a time of active international involvement.
Reports from the capital indicated that security forces used dispersal measures during protests, including crowd-control techniques that drew attention from observers both locally and abroad. The events highlighted ongoing tensions between demonstrators and authorities, and the complexities of managing civic unrest in a growing political environment.