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Georgia protests: Is 'Russia law' a threat to democracy?
May 14, 2024
BBC's Nina Akhmeteli and Politico's Gabriel Gavin discuss Georgia protests against a new law seen as mimicking Russian policy. They highlight the threat to democracy and freedom of speech, the country's alignment with the West, and the historical conflicts with Russia.
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- Georgia protests highlight concerns over freedom of speech and democracy in the face of foreign influence laws.
- Russia's tactics to curb opposition and foreign influence mirror Georgia's protests against a controversial bill targeting civil society organizations.
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Georgia's Public Protests Against Controversial Law
Thousands of Georgians are rallying against a proposed foreign influence law in Georgia, fearing it as a curb on free speech and democracy. The bill mandates organizations receiving over 20% funding from abroad to register as promoting foreign interests. Georgian citizens view this as a critical moment for their country's European future and independence. The protests have drawn attention to the dichotomy between those advocating a pro-Western stance and others wary of potential conflicts.
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