The News in Brief
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President of Georgia Takes Legal Action Against 'Foreign Agents' law
The President of Georgia has filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court challenging the legality of the controversial "Foreign Agents" law. The announcement was made by Giorgi Mskhiladze, Parliamentary Secretary to the President, during a briefing where he emphasized the President's firm stance on the law's constitutionality.
Mskhiladze highlighted that this legal action is unprecedented in Georgia's political history, marking the first time a sitting President has directly engaged the Constitutional Court in this manner.
"For the first time, the President of Georgia applies to the Constitutional Court with a lawsuit. The lawsuit concerns the Foreign Influence Transparency Act, the so-called Russian law. The mentioned law is unconstitutional. It contradicts Article 78 of the Constitution of Georgia. A number of norms of the law, which violate a number of basic rights guaranteed by the constitution, are also challenged in the lawsuit. With this lawsuit, the President demands suspension of the mentioned law and its final cancellation," Mskhiladze said.
US State Department Urges Caution After Georgian PM's Comments on Trump Assassination Attempt
Matthew Miller, the spokesperson of the US State Department, urged both the American public and foreign countries to refrain from speculation regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This statement came in response to comments from the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, who referred to the "Global War Party" in connection with the attack.
In a Facebook post, Kobakhidze stated, "The Global War Party does not change its methods. In the 21st century, liberal fascism, radicalism, polarization, hatred, and bloody attacks on politicians have become commonplace in America and Europe. I express solidarity and wish Donald Trump good health."
"I don't even know what that means," responded Miller. "Law enforcement officials spoke about the investigation, what they know and what they don't know. As I understand it, they will continue to publish the results of this investigation as long as it lasts. Just as the President, in his Oval Office speech, asked the American public to refrain from speculation, from making irresponsible statements before knowing the facts. I think I would extend the same appeal to foreign countries as well."
NATO Urges Georgia to Accelerate Reforms for Democratic Strengthening and Euro-Atlantic Integration
Javier Colomina, the special representative of the NATO Secretary General for South Caucasus and Central Asia, has called on the government of Georgia to expedite reforms aimed at enhancing democratic institutions and advancing Euro-Atlantic integration. In a statement posted on social media, Colomina emphasized NATO's steadfast support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"NATO supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, is committed to our long-term partnership with Georgia, and calls on its government to accelerate reforms in order to strengthen democratic institutions and Euro-Atlantic integration, to support the aspirations of the Georgian people," writes Javier Colomina on X.
President of Georgia Takes Legal Action Against 'Foreign Agents' law
Mskhiladze highlighted that this legal action is unprecedented in Georgia's political history, marking the first time a sitting President has directly engaged the Constitutional Court in this manner.
"For the first time, the President of Georgia applies to the Constitutional Court with a lawsuit. The lawsuit concerns the Foreign Influence Transparency Act, the so-called Russian law. The mentioned law is unconstitutional. It contradicts Article 78 of the Constitution of Georgia. A number of norms of the law, which violate a number of basic rights guaranteed by the constitution, are also challenged in the lawsuit. With this lawsuit, the President demands suspension of the mentioned law and its final cancellation," Mskhiladze said.
US State Department Urges Caution After Georgian PM's Comments on Trump Assassination Attempt
In a Facebook post, Kobakhidze stated, "The Global War Party does not change its methods. In the 21st century, liberal fascism, radicalism, polarization, hatred, and bloody attacks on politicians have become commonplace in America and Europe. I express solidarity and wish Donald Trump good health."
"I don't even know what that means," responded Miller. "Law enforcement officials spoke about the investigation, what they know and what they don't know. As I understand it, they will continue to publish the results of this investigation as long as it lasts. Just as the President, in his Oval Office speech, asked the American public to refrain from speculation, from making irresponsible statements before knowing the facts. I think I would extend the same appeal to foreign countries as well."
NATO Urges Georgia to Accelerate Reforms for Democratic Strengthening and Euro-Atlantic Integration
"NATO supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, is committed to our long-term partnership with Georgia, and calls on its government to accelerate reforms in order to strengthen democratic institutions and Euro-Atlantic integration, to support the aspirations of the Georgian people," writes Javier Colomina on X.