This is a direct sabotage and an obstacle to the European integration of Georgia. Such a statement made today opposition MP Khatia Dekanoidze, while talking about the Draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence.

“I deem this legislation entirely Russian, drawing parallels to similar laws enacted in Russia. It’s concerning to witness statements from leaders of the Georgian Dream questioning technical assistance provided by our international partners, including the EU, the US, and other Western allies.

Therefore, when the financial assets coming from Russia remain uncontrolled, there would be an attempt to exert control over civil organizations striving for the benefit of Georgian citizens. It’s no surprise that the Georgian people have dubbed this legislation Russian”, - said Khatia Dekanoidze.

The Draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence was initiated in the Parliament. The Georgian Dream stated that the draft law presented in legislature this year is identical to the one proposed in 2023, except for 1 change - instead of using the term “foreign agent”, the new version uses the phrase “an organization carrying out the interests of a foreign power”.