Georgia Protests Sweden's Hypocrisy: Foreign Agent Law Sparks Outrage

Tbilisi Protests Sweden's Hypocrisy Over Foreign Agent Law Tbilisi, Georgia – Georgian citizens and politicians have expressed outrage at Sweden's criticism of Georgia's recently enacted law on foreign agents. The controversy stems from Sweden's simultaneous preparation of similar legislation, prompting accusations of hypocrisy. Protests have taken place in Tbilisi, with demonstrators holding signs and chanting slogans against Sweden's stance. "This is the very Europe we didn't build," declared Shalva Papuashvili, speaker of the Georgian parliament, highlighting the perceived double standard. The video shows footage of these protests, alongside scenes from the Georgian parliament, where lawmakers debated the issue. The video underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region and the ongoing debate surrounding transparency and foreign influence in Georgia. The situation highlights the sensitivities surrounding national sovereignty and the potential for international criticism to be perceived as hypocritical when similar practices exist elsewhere. The protests and the parliament's response showcase the strong feelings among Georgians about their national identity and their relationship with the West.