Georgia's ambassador to France has resigned over his country's draft law on "foreign agents", which opponents say is inspired by Russia and threatens free speech. Gotcha Javakhishvili also warned the bill would draw the South Caucasus nation away from its path of EU integration.
Under the legislation, NGOs and independent media receiving more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad would be required to register as agents of foreign influence, or face heavy fines.
