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Police have used tear gas and water cannons on protesters who have taken to the streets to protest against a 'foreign agents' bill. If passed, the law would require organisations to state whether they receive overseas funding. Opponents say the measures are similar to the ones used in Russia to stamp out dissent. The law could also damage Georgia's hopes of joining the European Union. Guest: Natalie Sabanadze, a Senior Research Fellow on the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House and a former Georgian Ambassador to Brussels Producer: Lisa Needham Broadcast 2 May 20242 May 2024Thu 2 May 2024 at 8:25pm