EU urges Georgia to drop 'foreign influence' law I DW News

Opposition leaders and western nations have denounced a so-called foreign influence bill passed by Georgia's national parliament.
Thousands of demonstrators have blocked a major traffic junction in the capital Tbilisi.
DW's Maria Katamadze spoke to former Georgian president Giorgi Margvelashvili at the protests.
Critics fear the law will be used to stamp out dissent - and will dent Georgia's hopes of joining the European Union. The legislation requires media and other groups to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they get more than 20% of their funding from abroad.
Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has vowed to veto the bill, but the government says it will use its majority to override her and ensure the measure becomes law.
The European Union have criticised the Georgian government's plans, saying the law isn't compatible with EU membership .
The US government has also cautioned against its adoption, warning that Washingon would "fundamentally reassess" ties with Tbilisi if the bill wasn't withdrawn.
00:00 Protests after Georgia's parliament passes foreign influence bill
02:50 DW Brussels correspondent Rosie Burchard on EU reactions
05:59 DW's Maria Katamadze from Tbilisi on the protests
08:52 DW's Maria Katamadze speaks to former Georgian president Giorgi Margvelashvili
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[@DrChickwit]

More power to Georgia!

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

So you want Georgia to be influence by other countries?

[@noahryan6318]

@@Wolfvain-qs5suAll countries are influenced by other countries. I hope that the government follows the will of the people of Georgia. It is my, outside and biased, desire that they continue their European integration. Georgia, and other countries, need more power to have any influence on the international stage. The EU is the only path forward for that.

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

@@noahryan6318 Your basically saying you have nothing to do with Georgia but you want the EU to Influence Georgia so it can fall under the EU and this is some how the will of the people? Is that correct? Why can't Georgia have a bill to stop out side influence and become more independent? Would this not be in it's national interest?

[@ryanthompson1981]

​@Wolfvain-qs5su look at the video man, Georgians also want to be in the EU. People don't want to be subjugated or conquered, they want productive partnerships, and economic opportunity.

[@lukas8328]

More power to Georgians to bring democracy to their lovely country!

[@GwynBleys]

this is democracy in purest form it currently exist anywhere. The parliament voted for the law

[@ludimilojko546]

Again the west payed "protestors"!

[@ro--M]

@@GwynBleys Corrupt key figures and an Russia-bound oligarch working in the background

[@ro--M]

Corrupt key figures and an Russia-bound oligarch working in the background. Those demonstrations show the problem quite clearly. Or how common is it to have that much people demonstrating together for weeks in your country?

[@armanicharles5336]

🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@manofsan]

Where is Victoria Nuland? Shouldn't she be distributing cookies right now? The Cookie Monster.

[@user-ey2of5bq4j]

Not sure what’s wrong. I think every country should be transparent about foreign funding/influence in the media. Media should never be influenced or funded by foreign country

[@sandro3182]

When you have checks and balances, this law is good, but, when everything is under one person, like in Russia, then the government can twist this law as it likes

[@Alopen-xb1rb]

It’s an attempt by Russia and its proxies to control the country and ban non-Russian influences. Russia is stepping up its efforts to control its “sphere”. Welcome to cold war 2.0.

[@realpolitiksanta5980]

@@sandro3182This is Georgia, not Russia.

[@sandro3182]

@@realpolitiksanta5980 I know that this is Georgia and I know that there is not check and Balances, it was not there During Gamsakhurdia, During Shevardnadze, During Sakkashvili and it is not now. The country needs coalition government, not single person should accumulate all the power like Ivanishvili does.

[@AsylumLunatic-ig5jh]

This law would undermine western influence, while WEST have similar laws on books. BUT it could also limit RUSSIAN influence.

[@kc17131]

Much support for Georgians. 👋👋 from Italy

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Does Italy pay large amounts of money to Georgia you don't want revealed?

[@kc17131]

@@Wolfvain-qs5su I have no idea about money transactions between those two States

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much. don't you love US Dollars in Italy?

[@kc17131]

@@eliotness4029 who doesn’t like money

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

@@kc17131 But if it was Russian Money you'd be up in arms right?

[@GwynBleys]

EU literally putting oil into the fire.. to spark even more unrest.

[@silvasdamata]

And what's the alternative, that the people silently and obediently accept that their government takes them in the opposite direction of what they bid to when they were elected?

[@kskid4life]

​@@silvasdamatado you understand what this bill is about?

[@GwynBleys]

@@silvasdamata Thats the thing, a few thousand thugs and confused unemployed individuals do not represent the entire country. The government is doing what it promised and that is to keep the country in one piece. You have to understand that there is obsoletely nothing to do in Georgian mountains but horde goats, make wine and run some restaurants for the Russian tourists. Which leaves over 40% of the population unemployed. The moment it joins EU... everyone will leave Georgia and their markets will be overflown with EU goods, completely killing the little profits they have from domestic production. And as soon as EU starts pushing it into NATO, it will be in war with Russia. And Georgia will lose about 25% of its GDP generated from Russian trade and tourism. And thats when 80% of the population will just relocate to central European countries.

[@ro--M]

About the "GwynBleys" account: all critical replies to its messages instantly disappear. Wonder why..

[@delta_glider4362]

Cos it's an European's agents that bill going to expose. 😆

[@sophiemariekung5086]

The "No Leader Movement" in Georgia also happened in Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Ukraine. It has nothing to do with "democracy" but everything to do with "global geopolitics". This model can be used across culture and geography aiming at "regime change" for the "alliance" of WWIII.

[@johnwalsh4857]

Euromaidan 2.0 is coming to Georgia soon

[@gudnikristinn]

Sure, and then when the people of Georgia get what they fought for, Russia will call it a coup

[@qj4ib]

Their goverment is strong enough. Not gonna happen.

[@sg-or6wb]

no way,10 000 brainwashed people can do nothing..

[@SafeSpaceCafe]

Declaring where the media is funded from should be standard, no? Everyone knows media is biased better the people know who at least is talking at them, eh?

[@fatdoi003]

so foreign powers are influencing the country just passed the foreign influence law...... bit ironic?

[@marchautefeuille870]

You want to enter EU, you have to share the basic values of EU. That's all EU is saying to to Georgian gvt, who isn't even doing what the people of Georgia want.

[@militant_pacifist]

Stating that a law would make EU accession hard isn't much of taking influence. Weird how russophiles seem to have problems distinguishing between "we'd prefer X, if law Y gets passed EU accession will be harder" and "SIGN THE CONTRACT THAT MAKES YOU A PUPPET TO DADDY RUSSIA OR GET INVADED... again"

[@gaborrajnai6213]

Its not an EU basic value to have shady money transfers and government ousting projects.@@marchautefeuille870

[@jonathanjacob5453]

@@marchautefeuille870Every single EU country has a similar law. What EU value are you talking about exactly.

[@palar4195]

EU value is exclusive right to influence other governments by financing bunch of NGOs.

[@MgWynn]

I believe that EU themselves are foreign countries. 😂😂😂

[@admir3486]

The only thing missing in this protest is Victoria Nuland, giving cookies....

[@towbar2]

God Bless them.

[@DerDoMeN]

He is... Just as it blessed Spain, Russia, Israelis, Palestinians... And every one else over the centuries who gets a blessing from God and then realizes what mess such fairy tales bring...

[@bobbydennis8333]

There is no God.

[@ashamer7776]

​@@DerDoMeNbecause you don't understand the meaning of the word "blessing"

[@DerDoMeN]

@@ashamer7776 I just see the after effects :)

[@ashamer7776]

@@DerDoMeN you are right. But you are just cherry picking )

[@bojanm986]

EU urges?! There is a legitimate government in Georgia. Democracy, right? If you don't like it wait for elections.

[@NuggieCharms]

Yes in a fantasy world!!!

[@ludovicoruggieri]

Georgia is a candidate to become a member of the EU, this means the EU is entitled to comment on this. Wake up.

[@bojanm986]

@@ludovicoruggieri yes it is. To make unbiased comments. Not to disrespect the will of majority and LEGAL government.

[@ludovicoruggieri]

@@bojanm986 it is not imposing anything, it is just saying that this kind of law is an obstacle for entrance into the EU. Period. It is absolutely in its right to do so when a country wants to enter. Nobody forces other countries to join. If they want to there are rules, otherwise stay out, we don't care.

[@bojanm986]

@@ludovicoruggieri well there are voices from EU that sanctions should be imposed on Georgia fo or this law. So it seems that they are IMPOSING. Like EU and usa never impose anything. When they are the only who imposes something to countries that don't follow their agenda. Don't pretend, please. Or lie to yourself. Every day more and more people is getting sick of this kind of western politics.

[@zerin.]

another ukrain 2.0 in the making.

[@kohvazein7798]

All because of Putins imperialist expansionism.

[@teonachubinidze2987]

😭

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much

[@trnogger]

Oh the irony of that comment...

[@Franchesko653]

The ruSSian began a war with Georgia and took a part of the land (Osetia), it's typically for a mafia state like ruSSia. The same in Moldova, Belarus or Ukraine. When you want a president like lukashenko, then don't go demonstrate. The people of Georgia are smart and chose to fight ✌️ Best regards from Poland

[@ericp1139]

Foreign agents blatantly doing foreign agent things to the Georgia foreign agent bill.

[@JD-ke9kv]

Why tho? georgia is not Europe.

[@jakel8627]

It is tho 🇬🇪🇪🇺

[@jankowalyk7301]

RuSSIa is not Europe. Georgia is.

[@Exxperiment626]

​​@@jakel8627Georgia is located in Asia. Geography don't lie.

[@mrbad3036]

Culturally Georgians are more European than Russians, despite the geography. As an EU citizen I welcome any democratic country even if it is geographically in Asia.

[@Exxperiment626]

@@mrbad3036 What does being culturally European even mean? Europe don't have a homogeneous culture....Should Australia, New Zealand and Canada also be able to join the EU, since they would be considered culturally European, according to your logic.

[@zmax683]

All this westerns monopolies, they think they own Georgia 😂😂

[@jeremyblank8590]

How would a law exposing foreign influence help foreign influence dominate the government??

[@asadurrahmansiyam]

Nothing wrong in this law

[@snessy444]

Wait a minute. What's wrong with that?

[@anthonygordon9483]

If you have to shut people up to get your way? How is this freedom

[@bojanm986]

If legitimate government can't serve it's legitimate mandate how is this democracy?

[@killatortilla8276]

But what if more people want less freedom than those who want more? Isn’t that how democracy works? Not saying I agree btw, stuff this law.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Good point. I Notice alot of protests getting shut down in the west

[@anthonygordon9483]

@@killatortilla8276 This is true. After 9/11 americans debated on how much we wanted the government in our privacy to be protected. In the end the government has no control over your property. And in your case, public oppinion is constantly changing. When the majority demands their freedom back, as a democracy the government should oblige to their wishes. And having a well informed voters is also part of democracy. Americans understand our democracy, you give too much power to the government is like letting a vampire have a taste of your blood. He probably isnt going to stop abusing the power you gave to him.

[@killatortilla8276]

@@anthonygordon9483 but I'm saying what if all the people want less freedom? What if they support this? That's my point. I oppose it of course, I'm from UK anyway. If the majority say no then of course it should be no.

[@miqeladzemevele]

What west does not like ''is'' either Russian or Chinese :)

[@Scar626]

2:42 - Is English a 2nd language in Georgia? Or is that sign meant for Western cameras and Western audiences and not for the Georgian government per se?

[@hanahudcova891]

Yes, whose bread you eat his song you sing.

[@silvasdamata]

This is a crude simplification of facts that gives you a false image of them. I've volunteered with an NGO and known many others, many are funded through public competition and are only accountable for spending those funds according to their winning proposal. A law that equates that with working on behalf of foreign interests is making your fallacy official, and attempting to curb civil society's oversight over the government.

[@jonathanjacob5453]

@@silvasdamatawhy are you so afraid of transparency?

[@delta_glider4362]

That's why DW goes mental against this bill 😆

[@silvasdamata]

@@jonathanjacob5453 This bill isn't about transparency. Organisations that receive funds from abroad are already obliged to declare them, just like any other organisation or individual. It's about tagging them as foreign agents, allowing the government to restrict their actions.

[@jonathanjacob5453]

@@silvasdamata and what exactly is wrong with that? Do you think China is allowed to finance a bunch of protesters in the US? Why is Georgia not allowed to safeguard itself?

[@cryptopherB]

So why our governement seem to be happy in creating chaos left and right

[@DarxKies]

"our government"?

[@philipdurling1964]

Look to the WEF.

[@kohvazein7798]

​@@philipdurling1964 and once you're done furiously trying to find nothing on the WEF you can look at Russia and find your answer immediately.

[@PlaYer-sn5or]

You mean EU?

[@tomzamp8547]

Europe needs to adopt the same law

[@dkkeyz8815]

They are not banning the “influencer” they are just having them register and be recognized? If the argument against one of future implications or law changes or is it on this law in its own?

[@edirinonakurerhime863]

Georgian parliament don't want their country to be like Ukraine.

[@emunozq]

USA will anyways find the way to get grip of Georgia.

[@AdolfoTM92]

Indeed

[@ro--M]

India ❤ Poothing 🇷🇺

[@palar4195]

they doesn't want few hunderd-billions donations at cost of thousands dead citizens? are they insane?

[@erikitter6773]

Though the people don't want it to be like Russia.

[@martinrolecek8837]

Every single western country have this law active.

[@ro--M]

Please tell us more, which countries actually?

[@bold-move]

@@ro--M US has FARA

[@ro--M]

@@bold-move Please continue: how is it equivalent and name other western countries with a foreign agent law.

[@Kitaez77476]

@@ro--M US, GB, France is in progress, Australia, Israel, it was discussed in EU (Defence of Democracy package), not sure, if it acts already. And many others.

[@ro--M]

@@Kitaez77476 Please tell me how they are similar to Russian foreign agent law.

[@ro--M]

3:56 Orban can leave EU and join Russia.

[@palar4195]

no he can't. russia don't need additional nuclear testing grounds.

[@prajwal1341]

Found the nafo bot.

[@ro--M]

@@prajwal1341 Good for you. Now go in peace and make it proud, my son.

[@TheGarrymoore]

That would be his best choice in his entire career.

[@Peacewar2020]

So the EU demanding that Georgia 🇬🇪 drop the same foreign agent law that the EU itself passed

[@EmptySoundzZ]

I GUESS NOBODY WOULD WANT THAT FOREIGNERS TO MESS UP IN YOUR COUNTRY.

[@indigo098765]

The EU isn't demanding anything, the are simply saying if Georgia wants ties with the EU then it should not pass laws that make them vulnerable to the Kremlin's influence. The Georgian ppl should decide.

[@branimirsalevic5092]

​​@@indigo098765 the Georgians have decided, that's how they have the government. The protesters want to rule the country without being elected to do so.

[@matvey_ghul1000-7]

​@@indigo098765 And for US influence? The United States was the first to pass this law.

[@indigo098765]

@@matvey_ghul1000-7 Like I said, the Georgian ppl should decide.

[@hexbinoban6170]

Hehehe, they forget very soon what happened to Ukraine after the so called maidan revolution.

[@eepberlin7970]

Parts of Georgia were already occupied by Russia in 2008

[@gaborrajnai6213]

That only proves if they get themselves into trouble, they will be left alone.@@eepberlin7970

[@Rod732]

Ukrainians are not slavers

[@emunozq]

​@@eepberlin7970why did Rusia leave Georgia in 2008?

[@armanicharles5336]

@@eepberlin7970and so what 🤡🤡

[@lg2058]

Sounds like another one sponsored by the US

[@TimGrad]

Hi to Moscow

[@jonathanjacob5453]

@@TimGradwe are not falling for that BS anymore. Ukraine has exposed what happens to countries that get politically captured by the US. Taiwan and the Filipino are lined up to be the next Ukraine. Georgian politics are wise to not do the same.

[@tomzamp8547]

@@TimGradhi to Washington DC troll

[@dt-wq7ql]

Sorus funded protests always cause trouble . He needs sorting.

[@mrunstoppable6711]

This is 100% western backed. The west doesn’t want their true involvement in Georgian politics to be exposed. Just about every country has this law including the US. Georgia shouldn’t just look at Ukraines currently predicament but should also remember how Russia crushed them in 2008.

[@ceasar8679]

It's different when u got your neighbor as a bully and thief. You need. Context

[@ceasar8679]

No one likes living under Russians shadow. You know nothing about the people of Georgia

[@PeterLamin-pi6rv]

​@@ceasar8679like the US with most military bases and coup and colour revolutions are always at work 😲😲💯😂😂

[@johnchristie162]

If these guys believe in democracy what’s wrong with NGO’s having to reveal their funding. Transparency should be the cornerstone of democracy as is their right to protest but if violent protests are their agenda then it appears they have other objectives. They have the right to vote to achieve their objectives and it appears their President can override the law passed by their elected government. Seems as though there are other forces at work here.

[@gibau1000]

They don't even care about whatever laws are being legislated. If the government had sponsored that law, they would protest it. They protest everything the government does. What they want is to take over Georgia and sell it to America using the EU as middle man.

[@lovyrituraj]

its passed by the parliament why can't EU support democratic process

[@DarxKies]

Because it was not a democratic process since the population was clearly against it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CleanDataCube-qo8dv]

​@@DarxKies You mean the population your media shows you. And your media doesn't like the law

[@noahholland1795]

Georgian parliament is in the pocket of a Russian billionaire. Read more.

[@Exxperiment626]

They only respect the democratic process when it benefits them.

[@mrbad3036]

What the people are doing in the streets, that is democracy in its purest form.

[@hilltopintegratedfarm1693]

Another country in big trouble

[@martijnstam6186]

Because of a derailed tyrant hiding in his bunker.

[@alexanderlazarev3570]

​@@martijnstam6186And you are not able to do anything, pity you.

[@ro--M]

@@alexanderlazarev3570 Hora Putain! ❤🇸🇪🇫🇷

[@PlaYer-sn5or]

Running the same playbook like Ukraine.

[@chenlingjie6982]

EU:easy, only i can. not others

[@user-qi5vf2ws8t]

That,s true!

[@Rod732]

Cry harder

[@ro--M]

🇷🇺❤🏳️‍🌈 Potatoes rock!

[@rutherpomaloli5722]

Well done Georgia, stopping western interference and its propanganda media.

[@aposematic8063]

Wanna be ina democratic world you need to learn and adapt, lwave the comunist mentality home and start a new life, something like that, Europe means freedom not ruzzian dictatorship

[@edvsilas8281]

For God's sake , if Australia ,UK , the almighty US of A have versions of FARA and a dozen other countries as well ,why can't little Georgia have it ??? Even the EU is seriously discussing having a FARA . Why is there such fear ? Maybe the US and its partners are involved in other countries' internal politics , no doubt.

[@sandro3182]

When you have checks and balances, this law is good, but, when everything is under one person, like in Russia, then the government can twist this law as it likes

[@icu17siberia]

The fact that people avoid comparisons with Russias law, which the Georgia version resembles, tells you everything. Even you site the US law, so that country is obviously more trustworthy than Russia. May Georgia should just copy the US law, and dump the Russian version

[@RuLeZ1988]

Because Georgia has influential and powerful russian people in their government and other areas, who are in direct contact with the russian government.

[@a5cent]

Because this is not FARA. Duh. These are the same laws that were used to shut down all dissenting voices on Russia when they invaded Ukraine. It's why every Journalist in Russia that doesn't tow the government's libe is now either out if a job or out if the country. This law in the US would mean all right wing media would be shut down and FOX dismantled.

[@igorwanderer4020]

@@icu17siberia Of course, the United States never interferes in the affairs of other countries, but it brings universal love, prosperity and absolute democracy. Let's remember Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Fantastic love and prosperity, and this is thanks to the United States and NATO

[@Gaurav-jw5je]

It's most logical bill for any country don't know why they are protesting 😅😅

[@NuggieCharms]

I'm tired op people saying that this law is reasonable!!!!! On paper yes... but when the Government officials are steered by Putin's(the puppet master) strings, then it becomes a very dangerous tool to shut the opposition up!!!!! Look at Russia!!!!! No thank you!!!! We've seen what happens to anyone and anything that Russia touches!!!! We , Georgians, are still recovering from it!!!!! And this is not funny!!!!

[@NuggieCharms]

I'm tired op people saying that this law is reasonable!!!!! On paper yes... but when the Government officials are steered by Putin's(the puppet master) strings, then it becomes a very dangerous tool to shut the opposition up!!!!! Look at Russia!!!!! No thank you!!!! We've seen what happens to anyone and anything that Russia touches!!!! We , Georgians, are still recovering from it!!!!!

[@samadams1691]

Cause media portrayed in a fashion that looks awesome but not in reality 😅

[@Joaodocaminhao0234]

Thank you

[@KyleLahner]

I dont understand. Wouldn't having this law help Georgians know who is being funded by outside forces. Can someone please explain how thats a bad thing?

[@TheGarrymoore]

No one can explain that as a bad thing. The power speaks.

[@KyleLahner]

@@TheGarrymoore do you think it's a bad thing? Am I off on this?

[@TheGarrymoore]

@@KyleLahner No, not at all. The FARA law in the USA is far more rigorous than this law. Yet another double standard and hypocrisy of the collective west.

[@kentstructures4388]

Why are they calling it Russian Law?

[@TheGarrymoore]

To sound as something bad.

[@songasalimsaleh1035]

*All anti-war protesters 🪧 to freely protest 🪧 in the USA, the UK and the EU 😂😂😂😂😂😂*

[@tadejasiktarozbombi7340]

If it is to only declare that statement what is so wrong about the law? Can anyone explain please?

[@lemonrand1]

Bad actors can be bought with money and the good guys can be fragmented by money

[@DarxKies]

The irony: passing a bill called foreign influence which was written and pushed by a foreign power to serve a foreign power: russia.

[@Revokefarleft]

And protesting it from Brussel 😅 that goes both ways ahahha

[@DarxKies]

@@Revokefarleft Your profile name checks out. And explains the incoherence of your comment. 🤡

[@michaelwilson9921]

Oh, that's why the US has the very same law, eh?

[@ALIMATT123]

@@Revokefarleft since when is Brussels another name for Tblisi?

[@militant_pacifist]

@@michaelwilson9921 The US is a 💩hole... Doesn't mean that civilized countries in Europe should follow their lead.

[@FuzzyV]

As a Romanian, I know how Georgians fell! More power to the people! 👏

[@gennadikorban6475]

Yeah Europe is in the oppesite of Georgia with a huge Landmass in between. No Chance to Join . Not logical and Not geographical

[@TheGarrymoore]

Next is Mongolia as an EU candidate.

[@Poblenou3]

Hypocrites

[@georgethomas2645]

EU asked Georgia for advice on gaining independence from USA without losing its thousands of bureaucraitic careers

[@LNGD_46]

Time after time, people look for Chaos. and when they are served with it, none of them like the taste of it.

[@theshadowman1398]

Why doesn’t EU ask US to drop the foreign agent law which it had for almost a century ?

[@jorgenudvang3507]

The pressure from EU-countries alone should be enough to make them choose independence from EU.

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much

[@sandybrown4957]

well if the law is sap out dissent? as DW suggested, dont seem to be working and of course EU just loves dissent we seen all over Europe in Germany people dissenting against government support for genocide in Gaza and how the German police just loved them as in many other capitals

[@oliverstianhugaas7493]

It is easy to preach this from Brüssels to someone who lives on the border of Russia.

[@AlperMeydan]

Reminder: the West have EXACTLY THE SAME LAW even more strict

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much

[@TheIdiotsAreTakingOver_]

WRONG. Stop spreading misinformation.

[@AlperMeydan]

You are welcome

[@eliotness4029]

@@TheIdiotsAreTakingOver_ the West have EXACTLY THE SAME LAW even more strict if you have different point of view they will 1. never give you visa 2. deport you if you are inside 3. freeze your bank account. and so on so on

[@ifrimvlad]

name it

[@user-qi5vf2ws8t]

EU urges Georgia to drop 'foreign influence' law? Wouldn't it be better to EU urges to let Georgia decide their own paths? Another conflict? Georgian parliament voted to preserve their own privacy. And the protests all over the world against the Palestinian genocide by Israel? And the american congress voted for more money to Israel and Ukraine. Why don,t they push the american congress not to vote? Hypocrisy

[@alexanderaleksandar2030]

Whats wrong with USA law FARA?

[@user-vj4sn1hk3n]

Understand it clearly and see its importance “The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was enacted in 1938. FARA requires certain agents of foreign principals who are engaged in political activities or other activities specified under the statute to make periodic public disclosure of their relationship with the foreign principal, as well as activities, receipts and disbursements in support of those activities. Disclosure of the required information facilitates evaluation by the government and the American people of the activities of such persons in light of their function as foreign agents. The FARA Unit of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) in the National Security Division (NSD) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of FARA.” Why resist it?

[@bnlbnl8892]

It’s called democracy …. U voted for this government !

[@DarxKies]

When the people are on the streets for weeks and you ignore the people that you work for (the Georgian population) because you are being payed by a foreign power then that is not a government anymore but tools.

[@gaborrajnai6213]

There are people on the streets to protest about the cost of living crysis, so why the EU doesnt act?@@DarxKies

[@DarxKies]

@@gaborrajnai6213 russian whataboutism 🤡

[@jankowalyk7301]

Georgia is not ruSSia.

[@ricobacalla1891]

Thats the sad thing, sweet promises from politicians before they get elected. Do a research a bit on the new governments in the philippines especially the president, either you'll laugh or be sad

[@Hristusist]

This law seems completely reasonable .

[@a5cent]

Because you are unreasonable? You do understand the law has zilch to do with the marketing, right?

[@bobjohnbowles]

It is what the law will be used for that is not.

[@NuggieCharms]

I'm tired op people saying that this law is reasonable!!!!! On paper yes... but when the Government officials are steered by Putin's(the puppet master) strings, then it becomes a very dangerous tool to shut the opposition up!!!!! Look at Russia!!!!! No thank you!!!! We've seen what happens to anyone and anything that Russia touches!!!! We , Georgians, are still recovering from it!!!!!

[@NuggieCharms]

I'm tired op people saying that this law is reasonable!!!!! On paper yes... but when the Government officials are steered by Putin's(the puppet master) strings, then it becomes a very dangerous tool to shut the opposition up!!!!! Look at Russia!!!!! No thank you!!!! We've seen what happens to anyone and anything that Russia touches!!!! We, Georgians, are still recovering from it!!!!!

[@Hristusist]

@@a5cent if somebody invests more than 20%, it has to be public? I wish all politicians had to reveal their investors. Wearing the names of their sponsors like racecar drivers do. What is the problem please explain?

[@arseniyfuzaylov4640]

Wait; they still beat people in a democracy trust me i live in a so called democratic country.

[@AnchorsAweighNarooma]

The people have spoken but the Government is not listening...Hungary is a dark horse as always...

[@ChuckPalomo]

What a mess, no wonder South Ossetia wanted none of that.

[@wiktoramikos]

Will the Russian sponsored agents / entities register, too?

[@mrbad3036]

That's the whole ruling party, so probably no.

[@EmptySoundzZ]

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS IT APPLIES FOR ANY COUNTRY INCLUDE RUSSIA, I GUESS NOBODY WOULD WANT THAT FOREIGNERS TO MESS UP IN YOUR COUNTRY.

[@dkkeyz8815]

Russia is a foreign entity so by the law written, then yes 100%

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Thats like in canada having americans register there influence on special groups.

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much

[@AdolfoTM92]

But somehow is strange to extend EU up to Georgia while not bothering with any EU country! This clearly a provocation to Russia though. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@smotonisi2244]

Hypothesis

[@user-lj3ih3bb8d]

USA has similar law in place. How comes it is suddenly antidemocratic, when passed in any other country? Is there something about geography, or what?

[@ik3nna__]

The irony right?

[@Snoochieboochies27]

And what law is that?🤔. No they don’t 😂lmao.

[@dmitry4870]

Are you Amercican, why your thoughts revolve around USA in context of Georgia?

[@user-lj3ih3bb8d]

FARA law. What's the difference there?

[@user-lj3ih3bb8d]

My thoughts revolve about the law. America is considered a democracy, is it not? And they have FARA law, and everyone is ok with that. But when Russia and Georgia have similar law it is suddenly deemed undemocratic. What gives?

[@dweb]

Stange law.Why limit to media? How about foreign influence in political parties, Georgian Dream?

[@Hopehope19ru]

Love how geogians larp about joining EU, turks are sitting fence for last 37 years with out any eu membership and suddenly eu will take in georgia.

[@nejaziB]

Georgian are smart strong people

[@TheGarrymoore]

Georgian are smart strong people...and they won't allow a color revolution to destroy their democracy.

[@FluffyAmyNL]

Fight for freedom ✊

[@eliotness4029]

but they love US Dollars so much

[@scottyoung1489]

Let the citizens vote not a few questionable politicians.

[@palar4195]

citizens was voted for these "questionable politicians". vox populi vox dei.

[@armanicharles5336]

Do you vote in your country you hypocrite or you suddenly forgot those politicians was voted by the people to represent them?

[@ceasar8679]

Let the people decide.

[@TheGarrymoore]

Decision is made through elections.

[@jsaintr.i.r4018]

🎉🎉🎉Go Go Good ❤

[@AlexdaCunha]

When is Hungary having the voting rights suspended?

[@srve1149]

Can someone explain how this has anything to do with Russia, am I missing something?

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

We in the west are trying to influence Goargia and don't want our money to be revealed so Putin bad

[@palar4195]

blame everything on russia. kinda popular strategy for at least a decade now.

[@TheIdiotsAreTakingOver_]

An analogous law was passed in 2012 in Russia to repress anti-governement news, whether true or not. It is a tool for repression. Now the Georgian government wants to do the same. This is a clear indication of a shift to an autocracy which might become more and more like a proxy state of Russia. The same that happened with Belarus. It is modern colonialism.

[@ninnnix5766]

If you know Georgia’s History with Russia you will understand

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

@@ninnnix5766 Fair enough, I don't know the history much. Only it too wanted to join Nato a few years back and Russia said that was a red line. Kind of like Ukraine now. Only reason I know that much is cause I was in Afghanistan fighting our little war on the taliban and there was a little concern then. But speaking of history how would you rate the US , British and french over the last couple of hundred years? It's great to point at someone one make them the bad guy... but some times we're just pointing in a mirror and seeing what we wanna see. Georgia, Ukraine no harm in being neutral bridging east and west

[@mrpeel3239]

Long live Democracy in Georgia!

[@TheGarrymoore]

Democracy means change of government through elections.

[@hahahahah937]

Hahaha parliament who are elected by majority of people and pass the law now will need to listen EU and remove law. And imagine now to EU and USA give Chinese and Russian agencies to support own interests in America and EU if this be allright dont think soo, people will not be have rights to protest like this in Georgia

[@GraniteInTheFace]

Usa has a similar law.

[@infinitemusic1017]

No, Fara is different

[@patsokssokari5974]

🤔🤔🤔 enlighten us please

[@mikkelv7020]

Similar is doing a lot of heavy lifting there. Its easier to say that they DONT have a similar law.

[@bobbydennis8333]

((Updates)): 🗞️📰🗞️📰 “Been that way for 30 years.” - U.S. Justice Department on the lack of Human Rights in Oklahoma County Jail, 2020 “Makes me feel human again after this place.” - Oklahoma City Art Museum review after life in the local shelters (20+ years in the making), 2024 “It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.” - Nelson Mandela 🥂🥂

[@jainendebele-fr5fp]

Slow learners

[@user-un1hv8hd7p]

WHATS THE LANGUAGE OF THE GEORGIANS

[@NuggieCharms]

Chinese

[@incha340]

The protest has made the purpose of the bill clearer.

[@aclsp91]

Everybody wants to rule the world

[@univeropa3363]

Oh come on, Georgia will fit right in after the EU passed its own foreign agent law.

[@DarxKies]

That law is used by russia to crush any dissent while trying and failing to keep the democratic facade when we all know it is a fascist government. And you think that EU would pass that kind of law? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@militant_pacifist]

What is that law called? I'd love to read up on it.

[@univeropa3363]

@@militant_pacifist It's not been passed yet, it's being discussed and pushed by the likes of von der Leyen.

[@militant_pacifist]

@@univeropa3363 Ok, so what is the name of that law. I'd love to read through what's being proposed.

[@univeropa3363]

@@militant_pacifist Directive on Transparency of Interest Representation on Behalf of Third Countries. Next time look for it yourself.

[@sandrexca1]

EU and the US let the Georgians down, left the country to Russia to devour. Too late to worry now. Thank you all!

[@IrenESorius]

Georgia,, 🇸🇪💞🇬🇪

[@leonardleonard3769]

Кто то уже хотел в Европу, но что то пошло не так..

[@silvasdamata]

What went wrong? Russia's aggression. So what you're saying is that Georgians should comply with Russia's interests, under threat of Russia's military intervention.

[@user-tq3vb7vw6b]

They should act in their best intetest, which is to maintain close ties with Russia.

[@ro--M]

Horà Putain! ❤🇸🇪🇫🇷

[@NuggieCharms]

So we should just silently take it from behind?

[@user-tq3vb7vw6b]

@@NuggieCharms what do you mean by "take it from behind"?

[@artiefakt4402]

I wonder if that "foreign influence bill" applies to Russia... or if there are a few exceptions for a veeery limited amount of friendly, bordering nations 😂

[@freeman4899]

The bill which which was passed in Georgian parliament, I heard same kind of law is there in USA

[@Dread_2137]

​​@@freeman4899there's huge difference between bills, in US it requires disclosure of foreign gifts, scrutiny of grant applicants and vendors with certain foreign connections, and thorough scrutiny of foreign applicants for research positions and of foreign travel and activities of employees of major research institutions. Russian one, and what they want to pass in Georgia forces companies that receive 20% or more of their founding from foreign countries to register as "agents of foreign influence". Georgians are afraid that like in russia this bill will be used to quash dissent and free expression by going after nongovernmental organizations with financial ties overseas. This law has had a devastating impact on non-profits and human rights groups in russia, forcing many to cease their activities. According to multiple polls, about 80% of Georgians are against that bill.

[@EmptySoundzZ]

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS IT APPLIES FOR ANY COUNTRY INCLUDE RUSSIA, I GUESS NOBODY WOULD WANT THAT FOREIGNERS TO MESS UP IN YOUR COUNTRY..

[@Dread_2137]

@@freeman4899 there's huge difference between bills, in US it requires disclosure of foreign gifts, scrutiny of grant applicants and vendors with certain foreign connections, and thorough scrutiny of foreign applicants for research positions and of foreign travel and activities of employees of major research institutions. Russian one, and what they want to pass in Georgia forces companies that receive 20% or more of their founding from foreign countries to register as "agents of foreign influence". Georgians are afraid that like in russia this bill will be used to quash dissent and free expression by going after nongovernmental organizations with financial ties overseas. This law has had a devastating impact on non-profits and human rights groups in russia, forcing many to cease their activities. According to multiple polls, about 80% of Georgians are against that bill.

[@delta_glider4362]

@@EmptySoundzZ And that tells you WHOS agents messing up in Georgia right now, cos it's european medias goes mental against that bill, not Russian's 😆

[@RudolphoAqui]

Georgian students want to save democratic future from ruzzian overloads

[@giacomo5997]

Georgia is not even a European country, how it is going to join the EU? Lets invite Argentina to join the EU as well...

[@pudelinocacalat2951]

US has the same law

[@emunozq]

Vassal states do not have the same benefits as master states, unfortunately.

[@markh3376]

I'm supporting Yes to EU and freedom more than Russia Law is no life and suffering under Putin 👎 😠

[@austinsmith6603]

Europe has no freedom lol

[@roberteisenhart3212]

We can only hope and pray they choose the best way.😊

[@militant_pacifist]

@@roberteisenhart3212 Oh no, we can take the streets and make it clear that this law is unacceptable.

[@user-lf2jh2ru9f]

What kind of experience do you have with Putin when you share advice so easily?

[@CIS101]

Seems like Georgians speak surprisingly good English.

[@user-dx8kk8fr3r]

and yiddish and joodish

[@NuggieCharms]

That what happens when you move away from the Russian system, you evolve

[@CIS101]

@@NuggieCharms That sounds good so then why would any country in Europe want anything to do with Russian anymore ? I mean how do they see being loyal to the Kremlin as a "good move" ?

[@NuggieCharms]

@@CIS101 first of all let's separate people from their governments. I'm a Georgian who lives abroad, and many of my friends are Russian. I can't speak on behalf of other countries and their mindset, but I don't think any democratic or democratically leaning country approves anything that Russia does or says! I can't describe how proud I am of all and especially the young generation of Georgians who are proudly marching and fighting for their freedom!!! We have seen firsthand what the Russian occupation results into. No more!!!

[@CIS101]

@@NuggieCharms Thank you for that. That helps me to understand. Am I correct in assuming that the West should have done more after 1991 to embrace Russia, and Eastern Europe ?

[@user-dx8kk8fr3r]

..the protestors speak four languages minimum , Georgian, English yiddish and heberew

[@user-ui7iy4vk1e]

The law says it's about contracting foreign interference, but what about the foreign power that is pushing it through - northern Mordor aka ruzzia aka rashka-parashka?

[@nazistowskisnob543]

Waiting for the EU president to repeat her Ukrainian antics again. She is rather quiet these days when the war was turned brutal and too expensive for them.