Georgia: Reintroduction of "foreign agents" law threatens civic space and EU integration
The law was first withdrawn last year following large-scale protests.
Georgia: Trend of repression of civil society and critical voices continues with controversial legal changes
The amendments in the Broadcasting Law and Law on Assemblies and Demonstrations raise concerns over media freedom and, ultimately, the rights to freedom of assembly and expression.
Georgia: Protests against Russian cruise spark tensions and allegations of police violence
The use of administrative detention has been criticised as an unacceptable practice that violates the right to peaceful assembly.
Right-wing protesters storm Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi
Policing of the event highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and raised concerns about government's ability to protect freedom of assembly.
Georgia's withdrawal from OECD/ACN anti-corruption monitoring raises concerns
Government’s decision casts doubt on its commitment to anti-corruption reforms and eliminates an important multi-stakeholder channel for cooperation.
Georgia: Criminalisation of peaceful activism raises alarm
Recent arrests give cause for concern about the protection of freedom of expression as well as the government’s commitment to supporting the critical process of European integration.
Georgia: following mass protests, ruling party withdraws foreign agents draft law
Demonstartions continued until process of dropping the bill was clarified.
Georgia introduces second draft law on foreign influence
Latest updates on the draft legislations that would label CSOs and media outlets as foreign agents.
Georgia: New foreign agents’ draft law poses major threat to civic space
The draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence may derail Georgia’s EU accession plans.
Georgia: Controversial CSO foreign funding proposal
New political movement announced legislative proposal to regulate CSO foreign funding.
Georgia: Increased attacks on watchdog organisations
Targeted attacks from government representatives accusing CSOs of advocating against Georgia’s EU candidate status signal a deteriorating CSO environment.
Georgia: Financial burden to increase for CSOs, as price of registration services nearly doubled
New amendments negatively affect CSO's freedom of association.