Georgian Parliament Speaker Signs 'Foreign Agents' Law

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, has signed the 'Transparency of Foreign Influence' law. 'Today, I have signed the law on the Transparency of Foreign Influence. The purpose of this law is to strengthen Georgia's political, economic, and social systems against external interference,' Papuashvili stated during a briefing.

As a result, the law has now come into effect. The Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the National Agency of Public Registry are required to create a list of organizations operating in the interests of foreign entities within 60 days.

Upon the launch of the registry, registration in it will become mandatory for all non-governmental organizations and media outlets that receive more than 20% of their income from foreign sources.