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GD’s New Laws Restricting Grants, Political Activity Draw International Condemnation
By Civil.ge

The Georgian Dream-led disputed parliament’s March 4 legislative package, tightening restrictions on foreign funding and political activity, has drawn criticism from international actors, including the OSCE/ODIHR, the EU, and several European governments, who warn it could severely restrict civic and political activity in Georgia. The package introduces additional restrictions on receiving foreign funding, criminalizes so-called …