Mass demonstrations have not stopped in Georgia for several days now, dozens of arrests are reported. Thousands of citizens are protesting against the "Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill, which was passed in the first reading a few days ago.
Protesters, opposition figures and Georgia's President claim the provocative initiative replicates Russia's "foreign agents" law and aims to limit the activities of foreign-funded media and non-governmental organizations.
The West has condemned the initiative by Georgia's ruling party, warning that the bill restricts freedom of speech and could jeopardize Tbilisi's European integration prospects. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the republic claims that its purpose is to strengthen Georgia's democracy and will only contribute to the process of Tbilisi's accession to the European Union.
