Georgia's 'Foreign Agents' Bill: Europe's Alarm & Georgian Uproar

Georgia's Controversial Legislation

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What's in the Law?

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Georgia's Political Landscape

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Concerns & Comparisons

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Geopolitical Implications

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Public Outcry

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Political Tensions

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International Reactions

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Impact on EU Membership

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Democratic Values at Risk

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