Georgia's EU Accession Halted Over Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law

European Union freezes financial aid as Georgia's new legislation raises concerns about democratic freedoms and Russian influence.

The EU has stalled Georgia's accession and frozen $32.5 million in financial aid following the adoption of a new 'foreign agents' law.
The law requires media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents.
Critics argue the law mirrors Russian tactics to suppress dissent and could signal Georgia's shift towards Moscow.
Mass protests erupted in Georgia, with demonstrators opposing the law and facing violent police crackdowns.
The upcoming October parliamentary elections in Georgia are now under heightened scrutiny for fairness and freedom.