NATO is concerned about the bill on "foreign agents" supported by the Georgian parliament
Kyiv • UNN
NATO expresses concern over Georgia's draft law on "foreign agents" adopted in the first reading, calling it a step backwards that does not contribute to the Euro-Atlantic integration of the country, which is seeking to become a member of the Alliance.
NATO is concerned about the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" adopted in Georgia in the first reading. This was announced by the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia, Javier Colomina, on the X platform, UNN reports.
NATO is concerned about the draft law passed in the first reading in Tbilisi. As a NATO aspiring country, it is very important for Georgia to have a proper framework to ensure media freedom and civil society participation. This draft law is a step backwards and does not contribute to Euro-Atlantic integration
Recall
On April 17, the Georgian parliament passed in the first reading the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence." The bill stipulates that foreign-funded media outlets must register in a special register and fill out an annual declaration.
In order for the draft law to enter into force, it must be adopted in three readings.
The bill was considered against the backdrop of thousands of protests.
