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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2703(RSP))

On attempts to reintroduce a foreign agent law in Georgia and its restrictions on civil society

B-9-2024-0247

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Pedro Marques, Tonino Picula, Sven Mikser, Raphaël Glucksmann

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The resolution expresses concern about Georgia's draft 'transparency of foreign influence' law, which it says restricts civil society and independent media, and calls on Georgian authorities to halt it and respect fundamental rights. It urges Georgia to honor its EU path, implement the nine steps from the Commission's 2023 recommendation, and calls on EU institutions to remind Georgia of its commitments.

Key points

  1. Expresses concern about the reintroduced draft law on 'transparency of foreign influence', which restricts civil society and independent media and has met massive protests.
  2. Underlines that the draft law is incompatible with EU values, runs against Georgia's EU membership ambitions, and endangers Euro-Atlantic integration.
  3. Stresses that the law will seriously obstruct the opening of EU accession negotiations.
  4. Calls on the Georgian Parliament to halt proceedings and on the Government to honor its March 2023 commitment to withdraw such a law and not propose similar ones.
  5. Highlights that the law betrays the aspirations of most Georgian people for democracy, reforms, and EU membership.
  6. Emphasizes that freedom of expression, assembly, and peaceful protest must be respected, especially in an EU candidate country.
  7. Urges the Georgian Government to respect constitutional rights and expresses concern about police force against protesters.
  8. Calls on Georgian authorities to ensure an enabling environment for civil society and independent media, essential for democracy and EU reforms.
  9. Denounces that Georgia is taking inspiration from Russia's 'Foreign Agents Law', which labels and discriminates against civil society and stifles opposition.
  10. Recalls that candidate status was granted on understanding Georgia would implement the Commission's recommendation, including ensuring civil society can operate freely.
  11. Calls on EU leaders to remind Georgia of its commitments and invites the Commission to report on progress on the nine steps.
  12. Urges Georgia to return to its European path and engage with civil society and opposition in implementing required steps.

Who is affected

  • Georgian Parliament and Government: must halt the law and respect commitments.
  • Georgian civil society and independent media: would face restrictions if law passes.
  • Georgian citizens: their rights to protest and expression must be respected.
  • EU institutions: called to remind Georgia and monitor progress.