Posted 4/15/2024, 7:29:00 PM
Chaos Erupts in Georgia's Parliament Over Controversial Foreign Agents Bill
- Georgia's parliament descended into chaos after opposition MP punched leader of ruling party over "foreign agents" bill
- Controversial bill requires media/NGOs receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as foreign agents
- Critics compare it to Russia's crackdown on dissidents and say it complicates Georgia's EU membership bid
- Punch occurred as PM met with EU, UK, US ambassadors to discuss legislation
- President expected to veto bill if passed, but her term ends this year and next president will be selected by parliamentary electoral college