Critics say the law represents an authoritarian shift in the South Caucasus country.
Earlier, the law had comfortably passed its first parliamentary reading, Georgian media outlets reported.
Russia is viewed as an enemy by many Georgians, after Moscow backed separatists in the breakaway Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in the 1990s. Hundreds of thousands of Georgians remain internally displaced within the country after several bouts of bloody ethnic conflict. The United States was closely following developments in Georgia, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters.The ruling party, which says it wants Georgia to join the European Union, has accused critics of the bill of opposing the Georgian Orthodox Church, one of the country's most respected and influential institutions.More than 60 civil society organisations and media outlets have said they will not comply with the bill if it is signed into law.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
A lesson in reconciliation from Srebrenica to the CaucasusThere is no reconciliation without trust, and there is no trust without truth. I know this personally as one of the founders of Mothers of Srebrenica, an organisation of homemakers turned peacemakers from the Balkans.
Weiterlesen »
Critics rip proposed Nevada state law requiring polling places in jails: 'Makes no sense'Critics are blasting a bill introduced in the Nevada state Senate that would require city and county jails to open polling locations for prisoners on the day of an election.
Weiterlesen »
Jonathan Majors Responds to Ant-Man 3 Reviews & Critics: 'It’s Just People'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has received a mixed reception from critics, but this doesn't bother star Jonathan Majors too much.
Weiterlesen »
UK aims to deport English Channel migrants, but critics say it’s unethical and unworkableThe British government said Monday it will introduce legislation to ban anyone who arrives in the U.K. in small boats across the English Channel from ever settling in the country.
Weiterlesen »
7 Snyderverse Moments That Prove Ben Affleck's Batman Critics WrongFrom Bruce Wayne saving people in Metropolis to Batman joining the Justice League at the Flying Fox, here are 7 perfect Snyderverse Batman moments.
Weiterlesen »