There are widespread protests against legislation aimed at restricting foreign funding of non-governmental organizations.
Georgia finds itself at a political crossroads, amid widespread outrage in the streets over a bill seeking to restrict foreign funding of non-governmental organizations.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze says the controversial bill is necessary to block external influences.
Protesters say the legislation would silence government critics ahead of October parliamentary elections.
European leaders also criticized the project.
Could the crisis undermine Goergia’s ambition to join the European Union?
Presenter: Laura Kyle
Guests:
Mariam Lashkhi – Member of Parliament of Georgia
Thornike Gordadze – scholarship holder at the Jacques Delors Institute
Khatia Dekanoidze – Member of Parliament of Georgia
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