The EU and NATO have urged the Georgian government to reconsider its decision, citing the law's negative implications for Georgia's progress on the EU path. The bill requires organizations that receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "organizations serving the interests of a foreign power," sparking concerns over its potential impact on civil society and media freedom.
The EU and NATO have voiced their solidarity with the Georgian people, condemning instances of intimidation, threats, and physical assaults targeting civil society representatives, political leaders, journalists, and their families. The EU has emphasized that the adoption of this law is a significant setback in Georgia's journey towards European integration, while NATO's Special Representative has urged the government to reconsider its course of action and respect the right to peaceful protest.
In separate statements, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and the European Commission expressed their grave concern over recent events, highlighting the importance of upholding commitments to the EU path and advancing necessary reforms. NATO's Special Representative Javier Colomina echoed concerns over the bill's implications for Georgia's integration into the alliance, urging the government to change course and respect the right to peaceful protest.
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