Georgia's Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Law Sparks Outcry and Protests

The new legislation, seen as a move towards autocracy, faces backlash from citizens, European leaders, and the U.S..

President Salome Zourabichvili vows to veto the bill, calling it a threat to free speech and EU integration.
The law mandates media and NGOs to register as 'foreign agents' if they receive over 20% of their funding from abroad.
Protests have erupted across Tbilisi, with reports of police brutality against peaceful demonstrators.
Critics argue the law mirrors Russian tactics to suppress dissent and control civil society.
Western nations warn that the legislation could damage Georgia's democratic aspirations and international relationships.