Georgia’s law on grants

Georgia's new laws are destroying independent civil society groups, says Human Rights Watch

"The Georgian authorities should stop treating independent civic activity as a threat."

Lawyers on amendments to Georgia’s grants law: 'The essence of repressive law remains unchanged'

“The new draft amendments, like the previous ones, are once again written in a way that allows for dozens of interpretations”

Georgia amends Law on Grants: which funds fall outside new rules

Council of Europe experts urge Georgia to repeal repressive laws

The expert opinion says the package of “repressive laws” restricts freedom of association and expression

Expert assesses Georgian Dream’s 2024–26 laws targeting civil society

Nona Kurdovanidze: “Despite pressure, civil society organisations continue their work”

Parliament of Georgia passes package of laws on control over foreign funding

The stated aim is to “protect the constitutional order and limit foreign influence.”

Georgia in reverse: how showcase of post-Soviet democratisation turned into country with 'functionally pro-Russian' regime

How did this happen — and, above all, can it still be stopped?

Venice Commission urges Georgian authorities to repeal laws banning foreign funding

According to the commission, these laws could be used for political abuse

In six months, Georgia passed five laws restricting media. Here’s a breakdown

These laws ban foreign-funded media, increase state control, and punish journalists for criticizing authorities

Georgia to tighten grants law, requiring government approval for expert assistance

In addition, any financial transfers from international organisations can now be treated as grants

What does Georgia's new grant law entail?

Human rights organisations in Georgia face growing threats under new legal amendments

Georgia approves bill outlawing foreign grants without government approval

Accepting a grant without permission will be punishable by a fine equal to twice the amount of the grant.

Amendments to Georgia’s law on grants passed in first reading

The government will be able to examine any documents related to a grant and initiate reviews of received funds.

Georgian NGOs: 'We won’t live under Russian-style laws and will resist to the end'

According to them, the authorities continue their attempts to dismantle civil society and the system of social support.

'They want to strip people of access to free aid' – opinion from Georgia

Saba Brachveli: “The government wants to decide for itself what kind of free aid people can receive, from whom, and under what conditions.”

Opinion: 'If this continues, West really will want to change government in Georgia'

David Zurabishvili: “This threat would likely have already taken a very real shape if it weren’t for the political storm unleashed after Trump’s election.”

Georgia plans to introduce new rules for receiving foreign grants

In addition, politicians will no longer be allowed to hold public events with the support of foreign organisations.

'All within law': How president of Azerbaijan destroyed or subjugated media

Azerbaijani journalists are either in exile, in prison, or placed under house arrest.