Georgia's Parliament Approves 'Foreign Influence' Law in First Reading

Georgia's parliament has approved the draft law on "Transparency of Foreign Influence" in its first reading. Eighty-three lawmakers voted in favor, with none opposing.

The law mandates that non-governmental organizations and media outlets funded from abroad must register in a special registry and submit annual declarations.

According to the agency's statement, "Georgia's parliament has approved the draft law on 'Transparency of Foreign Influence' in its first reading."