2024-05-15 15:14:34
Georgia passes controversial law against foreign influence
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Deutsche Welle
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Despite mass protests, the parliament of Georgia has adopted a controversial law to control the civil society. The law entails a stronger accountability of non-governmental organizations receiving funds from abroad. Critics fear a restriction of critical organizations and see the desired EU membership of Georgia at risk.
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Council of Europe blasts Slovakia over new broadcasting and NGO laws
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The Council of Europe has criticized Slovakia for new broadcasting and NGO laws that raise concerns about human rights standards. The Council's commissioner for human rights warned that the proposed legislation may undermine safeguards for the independence of public service media and create a chilling effect for civil society in Slovakia.
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USA on controversial 'Agent Law' - 'Georgian government must change course'
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The Georgian Parliament has passed a controversial law to control media and NGOs, which has drawn criticism at home and abroad. The US government is calling on the Georgian government to change course and reconsider the law. The opposition, the EU, and the USA fear stigmatization of pro-Western forces and see Georgia's desired EU membership at risk.
EURACTIV.de
Georgia: EU fails to find a common position on the Law on Foreign Agents
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EU member states could not agree on a common statement to condemn the adoption of the Law on 'Foreign Agents' in Georgia. The law, passed by the Georgian government, labels civil society organizations and media as foreign agents. Critics fear the law could be misused to target government opponents and endanger the country's path to EU membership.
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