Georgia's Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Sparks Protests and International Concern

Protests in Georgia have intensified following the passage of a controversial 'foreign agents' law, leading to clashes between demonstrators and riot police. The law requires organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign influence agents, causing fears of democratic erosion and hindrance to the country's EU aspirations.

Despite ongoing demonstrations and opposition, the Georgian parliament passed the law, with critics likening it to Russian legislation aimed at suppressing dissent. The EU has expressed concerns over the law's authoritarian implications and the potential impact on Georgia's path towards EU accession.