Georgia Faces International Backlash Over 'Foreign Agents' Bill

New legislation sparks mass protests and warnings from the US and EU about potential repercussions for Georgia's democratic and European future.

The US has warned Georgia of potential sanctions if it continues aligning with Russia through the new 'foreign agents' bill.
The controversial law mandates NGOs and media receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as 'foreign agents'.
Mass protests erupted in Tbilisi, with thousands rallying against the legislation, which they view as a threat to democracy and EU aspirations.
Georgia's government justifies the bill as necessary for transparency, while critics see it as a move towards authoritarianism.
The European Union and the US have expressed concerns that the law undermines Georgia's bid for EU membership.