Overview
- President Salome Zourabichvili labels pro-government rally as 'Putin's action', vows to veto controversial bill.
- Over 20,000 demonstrators participated in the 'March for Europe', protesting against the bill that could undermine EU integration.
- Police clashed with protesters, using tear gas and pepper spray during demonstrations.
- Critics argue the bill could push Georgia towards Russian influence, contradicting its pro-European constitutional commitment.
- Legislation requires NGOs and media receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as 'foreign agents'.