Georgian Parliament Adopts ‘Foreign Agents’ Law, Drawing Ire of Collective West

Moscow accuses the West of interfering in the domestic affairs of a sovereign nation.

Protesters barricade the entrance of parliament during a rally to protest against a 'foreign agents' bill, in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 2, 2024. Irakli Gedenidze/Reuters

After weeks of protests and political wrangling, Georgia’s parliament approved legislation to combat perceived foreign influence in the small South Caucasus nation.

Once enacted, the legislation will require foreign-funded entities to register as “organizations pursuing foreign interests” or face financial penalties.