Georgian President Vetoes Controversial 'Foreign Influence' Law

Salome Zurabishvili's veto challenges legislation seen as pro-Russian, despite potential parliamentary override.

• The law would require NGOs and media receiving over 20% of foreign funding to register as 'foreign agents'.
• The bill has triggered unprecedented protests and concerns over Georgia's EU membership aspirations.
• Critics compare the law to Russian measures used to suppress dissent and civil society.
• Zurabishvili has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to support Georgia's EU path.
• The ruling Georgian Dream party has the votes to override the presidential veto.

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