EU, U.S., and U.N. Criticize Georgia's Proposed 'Foreign Agents' Bill

May 3, 2024, 08:01 AM

International criticism has mounted against Georgia's proposed 'foreign agents' bill, with the European Union, United States, and United Nations expressing strong disapproval. The EU condemned the bill as unacceptable and an obstacle to Georgia's relationship with the bloc. The U.S. State Department criticized the bill for being inspired by the Kremlin and aimed at silencing critical voices within Georgia's civil society. Additionally, the White House expressed deep concerns about the bill's potential impact on free speech in Georgia.