Georgian Parliament Committee, Georgian Dream Override Presidential Veto on 'Foreign Agents' Law

May 27, 2024, 08:57 AM

The Legal Affairs Committee of the Georgian Parliament has overridden President Salome Zourabichvili's veto on the controversial 'foreign agents' law. This decision was made during a committee vote held on May 27, 2024. The law, which has been described by some as a 'Russian law,' will now proceed to the plenary session of the Georgian Parliament for a final vote scheduled for May 28, 2024. The committee's decision to override the presidential veto indicates significant parliamentary support for the legislation, despite its divisive nature. The Judiciary Committee also played a role in overriding the veto, and the ruling party, Georgian Dream, is expected to support the law in the final vote.