Submission Statement: The ruling Georgian Dream party has passed the controversial foreign agents legislation. Massive protests have erupted in Georgia that could significantly hurt the ruling party’s popularity ahead of upcoming elections. The government’s decision to pass this law also risks ties with Western allies. Emil Avdaliani notes that the move to pass this authoritarian bill is a major geopolitical gamble for the government, as threats to halt EU accession talks and US sanctions loom.
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Submission Statement: The ruling Georgian Dream party has passed the controversial foreign agents legislation. Massive protests have erupted in Georgia that could significantly hurt the ruling party’s popularity ahead of upcoming elections. The government’s decision to pass this law also risks ties with Western allies. Emil Avdaliani notes that the move to pass this authoritarian bill is a major geopolitical gamble for the government, as threats to halt EU accession talks and US sanctions loom.