Georgian parliament passes draft law on foreign agents

Georgian foreign agents law approved

The law on foreign agents was approved by the parliament in the first reading during a plenary session. 83 deputies voted “for,” with 0 against.

Parliamentary hearings and discussions took place amid protests from the opposition and civil society. Parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili removed opposition party representatives from the chamber: Levan Khabeishvili, head of the United National Movement, Giorgi Vashadze, leader of Strategy Aghmashenebeli, Tina Bokuchava, head of the National Movement faction, and Ana Natsvlishvili from “Lelo” party.

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According to parliamentary procedures, three hearings and voting are required for the final adoption of the bill.

• During the first reading, the general principles and main provisions of the bill are discussed;
• In the second reading, the bill is considered article by article;
• The third hearing includes only editorial notes.

The parliamentary discussion took place against the backdrop of protests.

Georgian foreign agents law approved