Georgia's Parliament Overrides Veto of Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Law

Legislation seen as a move to curb media freedom and civil society, jeopardizing EU membership aspirations.

The law requires entities receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as foreign agents.
Critics label it a 'Russian law,' likening it to measures used to stifle opposition in Russia.
The EU and U.S. warn the law could harm Georgia's chances of joining the European Union.
Mass protests erupted, with demonstrators advocating for a pro-European future.
The ruling Georgian Dream party is accused of aligning the country closer to Moscow.