Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto, Adopts ‘Foreign Agents’ Law Amid Protests

Georgia Parliament Adopts “Foreign Agents” Law Despite Protests

An image captured demonstrators protesting the “foreign agents” law outside the parliament building in central Tbilisi on May 28, 2024.

Key Points:

• Lawmakers voted 84 to four to pass the bill after overriding a veto.
• Georgia’s parliament adopted the highly controversial “foreign agents” legislation on Tuesday, sparking weeks of protests and drawing international condemnation.
• The move came as thousands gathered outside Georgia’s parliament to protest the passage.

This decision by Georgia’s parliament to pass the “foreign agents” legislation has stirred significant controversy and unrest within the country. The bill’s approval, despite the veto override by President Salome Zurabishvili, has led to widespread protests and international scrutiny.