Georgia's parliament has moved forward with a proposed law that has sparked concerns about media freedom and the country's European Union aspirations. The bill, which received initial approval on Monday, would require media outlets and nonprofits to register as 'pursuing the interests of a foreign power' if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.
Opponents of the bill have criticized it as reminiscent of Russian legislation used to suppress independent media and activism critical of the government. Last year, similar legislation was withdrawn following public outcry, but the current bill has reignited protests across Georgia.
