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Could Georgia's 'foreign agents' bill jeopardise its bid to join the EU?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • May 15, 2024 • 25m

Angry protests in Georgia. The Parliament has approved a so-called 'foreign agents' bill.
Critics say it steers the country away from democracy, by adopting a Russian-style system. So what's next for Georgia? And could this end its aspirations to join the EU?

In this episode:

  • Hans Gutbrod, Professor, Public Policy, Illia State University, Georgia.
  • Ketevan Shoshiashvili, Senior Researcher, Transparency International.
  • Dachi Imedadze, Campaign Strategist, SHAME Movement.

Host: Tom McRae

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