Georgia's parliament has entered the final reading of a contentious bill that has triggered widespread protests in the country. The bill, which critics argue poses a threat to democratic freedoms and Georgia's EU aspirations, would mandate media, NGOs, and nonprofits to register as 'pursuing the interests of a foreign power' if they receive over 20% of their funding from abroad.
Protests have been ongoing, with a large crowd gathering in front of the parliament as lawmakers discussed the bill. Demonstrators have been vocal in their opposition, labeling the bill as 'the Russian law' due to its resemblance to legislation used by Moscow to suppress dissent.
