Georgian Parliament passes bill on 'transparency of foreign influence' amidst protests in Tbilisi

TBILISI, GEORGIA - MAY 14: Police officers stand guard as protesters, staging protest, endeavor to breach the security perimeter of the Georgian Parliament building following the announcement of the voting outcomes for 'transparency of foreign influence' bill in Tbilisi, Georgia on May 14, 2024. The Georgian Parliament has passed the bill concerning the 'Transparency of Foreign Influence,' proposed by the governing Georgian Dream Party. Concurrently, amidst the parliamentary proceedings, demonstrations opposing the legislation persisted in the vicinity of the legislative premises. (Photo by Mirian Meladze/Anadolu via Getty Images)