Protests again commenced in Georgia, they are being held against the background of news that the Parliament will try to bypass the veto applied by President Salome Zourabishvili to the controversial bill 'On transparency of foreign influence' at the May 28 session.
The participants of the protest gathered in front of the buildings of state institutions. According to media reports, they demanded the repeal of the bill, calling it a law that undermines democracy, and the release of previously arrested protesters.
Protesters claim that police have arrested several hundred people during previous demonstrations in Tbilisi.
Despite the ruling party's claims that the legislative initiative is aimed at protecting Georgia's democracy and security, Tbilisi's Western partners are promising to review bilateral relations. Washington has even promised to impose visa restrictions on a number of Georgian officials and their family members.
The head of the EU's foreign policy service, Josep Borrell, also warned that, according to his wording, the law 'On Foreign Agents' does not contribute to Georgia's European aspirations.
