On Thursday, Georgia’s ruling party made an announcement regarding their plans to introduce a controversial bill labeled as the “foreign agent” bill. The party stated that they would be halting their plans for the time being.
The decision to put the legislation on hold came after mass rallies were held to protest against the proposed bill. Many saw the bill as reminiscent of Russian legislation that has been used in the past to silence critics.
The bill, if passed, would require individuals or organizations that receive foreign funding and engage in political activities to register as “foreign agents.” Critics of the bill argue that it could be used to target opposition groups and independent media outlets.
The decision to halt the introduction of the bill may be seen as a victory for those who have spoken out against it. However, it remains to be seen whether the ruling party will make any changes to the bill or if they will attempt to reintroduce it at a later time.
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