Posted 4/5/2024, 1:40:00 PM
Biden Administration Warns Georgia Over Proposed Foreign Agents Law Targeting NGOs
- Biden administration expressed concern over Georgia's proposed "foreign agents law" targeting NGOs and civil society groups
- Law requires groups receiving foreign funding to register as "foreign agents", seen as threat to civil society
- U.S. believes law undermines Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration and commitment to democracy
- Law similar to Russia's "foreign agents" laws targeting NGOs and activists
- Comes as Georgia tries to balance relations with Russia and goal of joining EU, while public supports EU membership