JUST IN — Georgia president vetoes foreign agent law
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President Salome Zourabichvili had earlier told DW that she would reject the contentious legislation as a "symbol." The veto, however, can be overridden by another vote in parliament.
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The Georgian president serves as head of state and commander-in-chief of the Defense Forces of GeorgiaImage: Dursun Aydemir/AA/picture alliance
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on Saturday vetoed a "foreign influence" law which has sparked mass protests in the Caucasus country.
Zourabichvili had earlier told DW in an exclusive interview that she would veto the bill, as she believes the legislation is hurting Georgia's aspirations to join the EU.
The veto can be overriden by another vote in parliament. The bill is backed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
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The Georgian president serves as head of state and commander-in-chief of the Defense Forces of GeorgiaImage: Dursun Aydemir/AA/picture alliance
