**Parliament Approves “Foreign Agents Registration Act”**
The Parliament has voted in favor of the “Foreign Agents Registration Act”. The bill was proposed by the ruling party, “Georgian Dream”.
The new law will require people and organizations to register if they work for a foreign government or organization. The Anti-Corruption Bureau will be responsible for enforcing this law.
**What’s Covered**
The law defines two important terms: “agent of a foreign principal” and “foreign force”. It also regulates several key issues:
* Making public the information required for registration
* Requiring people and organizations to submit annual financial reports if they’re registered as agents
* Canceling registrations that don’t meet the requirements
* Monitoring agents to make sure they follow the rules
**Consequences**
If someone doesn’t register or breaks the law, they could face criminal penalties. This new law aims to increase transparency and accountability in Georgia.
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