Georgia is experiencing massive protests over a proposed law seen as a threat to media freedom and EU aspirations. The bill requires organizations receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as 'pursuing the interests of a foreign power.'
Key Points
Georgia protests over bill requiring registration of organizations funded from abroad
Opposition denounces bill as 'the Russian law'
President vows to veto but governing party likely to override
Tensions between Georgia and Russia over separatist regions
Pros
Bill aims to limit harmful foreign influence over political scene
May prevent destabilization by unidentified foreign actors
Cons
Opponents fear it could impede Georgia's EU prospects
Seen as similar to Russian legislation that stifles independent media