Georgia’s government has introduced a “_foreign agents_” bill, which critics say is similar to legislation in Russia. The bill would require media and organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as “_agents of foreign influence_”.
Protesters have been demonstrating against the bill, with some being arrested and allegedly tortured by law enforcement. The government has also introduced laws restricting the right to protest, and has been accused of turning towards authoritarian rule. The opposition claims that the government is moving away from its goal of joining the European Union and instead towards Russia’s orbit, with the government’s actions being seen as a shift towards an authoritarian regime. The situation remains uncertain, with protests continuing into their third month and the government showing no signs of backing down, leaving the country’s future uncertain.