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Georgia’s president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests

  • Georgia's president vetoed a "foreign influence" law that led to protests, causing Brussels to warn of harm to Tbilisi's European ambitions.
  • The veto triggered rare protests in Georgia, where over 80% of the population wants EU/NATO membership and opposes the Kremlin.
  • President Zurabishvili described the vetoed law as Russian-inspired and unconstitutional, resembling Russian suppression tactics.
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Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili vetoed the draft law “On the transparency of foreign influence” adopted by Parliament, reports TASS.

·Riga, Latvia
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The Foreign Interference Act passed by Parliament mobilizes the masses in Georgia. The population fears proximity to Russia. As a result, politicians also clash verbally and physically. The Georgian head of state is now explaining her displeasure with foreseeable consequences.

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Georgian President Zurabishvili has vetoed the controversial “foreign agents” law. This was announced by Zurabishvili in a speech. “This law is Russian in its essence and spirit. He violates our constitution and all European standards and is an obstacle on our way to Europe,” said the president, who is at odds with the government. Under the law, which was passed by parliament this week, organizations that receive more than 20 percent of their fu…

·Netherlands
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Salome Zurabishvili says that the law is' Russian ', of content and spirit, and that it contradicts the national Constitution and European norms.

·Portugal
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