Georgia Faces Political Unrest as Ruling Party Advances Controversial Laws
With elections looming, Georgia's ruling party pushes divisive 'foreign agents' and 'gay propaganda' laws, sparking widespread protests and international concern.
- Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is leveraging 'foreign agents' and 'gay propaganda' laws to consolidate power ahead of critical parliamentary elections.
- Protests escalate as opposition and citizens rally against laws seen as threats to democracy and European integration.
- International backlash grows, with EU and U.S. officials warning that the laws could derail Georgia's European aspirations.
- The laws aim to polarize Georgian society and strengthen conservative support, while critics argue they mirror repressive Russian legislation.
- Despite opposition, Georgian Dream holds a strong parliamentary majority, potentially enabling the passage of these controversial measures.
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