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Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2703(RSP)

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

· First reading

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands

Parliament’s position

Parliament adopted the text on 25 April 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary(done)
  2. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 25 April 2024
  3. Parliament’s position(done) Final

No plenary decision on this dossier is in our records yet.

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 25 Apr 2024

    Adopted text TA9-0381/2024

    AI summary:Parliament condemns Georgia's draft 'transparency of foreign influence' law, which would restrict civil society and independent media, and urges Georgia to withdraw it and respect EU values.

    What changed since Joint motion RC-B9-0244/2024 →

  2. Tabled for plenary· 24 Apr 2024

    Joint motion RC-B9-0244/2024

    What changed since Motion for a resolution B9-0246/2024 →

  3. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0246/2024

    AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's reintroduced 'transparency of foreign influence' law, urging its withdrawal and calling for protection of civil society and media freedom.

  4. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0251/2024

    AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's proposed 'foreign agents' law, which would require foreign-funded NGOs, media, and trade unions to register as organizations pursuing foreign interests, and calls on the government to reject it.

  5. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0248/2024

    AI summary:The European Parliament expresses grave concern about Georgia's draft law on agents of foreign influence, which it says is incompatible with EU values and democratic principles.

  6. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0247/2024

    AI summary: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.

  7. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0244/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns Georgia's reintroduction of a 'foreign influence' law targeting civil society and media, urging its withdrawal and warning it harms Georgia's EU path.

Timeline

Newest first.

Plenary stage 2 steps

  1. 25 April 2024

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 25 Apr 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0244/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0246/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0247/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0248/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0251/2024Adopted text TA9-0381/2024

  2. 23 April 2024

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 23 Apr 2024

Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2703(RSP)