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Final reading of new “foreign agents” law approved by Parliament in Georgia
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Final reading of new “foreign agents” law approved by Parliament in Georgia

2 April 2025
The Georgian Parliament has passed the final reading of a new "foreign agents" law that targets both organisations and individuals who receive foreign funding and fail to register with the Justice Ministry.  The bill had drawn sharp criticism from Georgian opposition parties as well as U.S. and EU officials, who believe this bill will be used as a tool to suppress civil society and independent media.
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US Senate Committee approves Bipartisan Act supporting sanctions on Georgian Dream officials
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US Senate Committee approves Bipartisan Act supporting sanctions on Georgian Dream officials

1 April 2025
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the bipartisan Megobari Act, which supports the aspirations of the people of Georgia for integration into Euro-Atlantic structures and imposes sanctions on officials of the governing party Georgian Dream and its allies undermining this path. Following this approval, the bill has been sent to other committees in the US Senate for review.
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Trump lashes out at both Zelensky and Putin over ceasefire talks
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Trump lashes out at both Zelensky and Putin over ceasefire talks

31 March 2025
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the leaders of both warring parties in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expressing frustration as efforts to kick-start ceasefire talks remain deadlocked. Trump is trying to broker a ceasefire between Ukraine and its Russian invader, and has been pushing Zelensky to sign an agreement to give US firms exclusive access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals.
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Russia warns Armenia of high economic price if it pursues EU membership
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Russia warns Armenia of high economic price if it pursues EU membership

31 March 2025
Accession to the EU is incompatible with Armenia’s continued membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, a Russian-led trade bloc that gives it tariff-free access to Russia’s vast market, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Overchuk. Armenia would also have to pay much more for Russian energy resources and food, Overchuk said. Last week, the Armenian Parliament adopted a bill calling for the government to seek accession to the EU, representing a significant shift in Armenia’s foreign policy perspective away from its long-time ally Russia.
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Monday Commentary: Yemen – the forgotten conflict
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Monday Commentary: Yemen – the forgotten conflict

31 March 2025
The civil war in Yemen has been going on for ten years, and the world has pretended not to notice. It is only when the conflict spills over to neighbouring countries and regions that we see a flurry of activity, usually of the wrong kind. This was the case when targets in UAE and Saudi Arabia came under attack, or more recently when shipping in the Red Sea was targeted by Yemen’s current ruling group, the Houthis.
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Ministers meet in Ashgabat ahead of next week’s EU-Central Asia Summit
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Ministers meet in Ashgabat ahead of next week’s EU-Central Asia Summit

28 March 2025
On 27 March 2025, the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas held their 20th European Union-Central Asia Ministerial meeting in Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. The ministers discussed the preparations for the organisation of the first EU-Central Asia Summit on 4 April 2025 in Samarkand in Uzbekistan, which will demonstrate their commitment to deepening ties with the EU, at the highest level, materialising closer strategic cooperation, and marking an important step in the intensification of EU-Central Asia relations.
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EU wants its citizens to have survival kits at home in case of crisis or war
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EU wants its citizens to have survival kits at home in case of crisis or war

28 March 2025
Bottled water, energy bars, a flashlight and more: the European Union is pushing for every household in the 27-country bloc to have a three-day survival kit ready in case a crisis strikes - be it a war or natural disaster. EU crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib told AFP that the idea would be formally presented as part of a broader "preparedness strategy" for the European Union
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Council of Europe Congress adopts critical resolution on Georgia
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Council of Europe Congress adopts critical resolution on Georgia

27 March 2025
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg has adopted a critical resolution on Georgia that expresses deep concern over clear signs of democratic backsliding and the weakening of human rights in the country. It points at the increasing polarisation in society and the adoption of legislation that contradicts Council of Europe standards. 101 members voted in favour and only 10 against. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities is an institution of the Council of Europe, responsible for strengthening local and regional democracy in its 46 member states and assessing the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government.
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President Macron gathers leaders to discuss aid to Ukraine and a European Armed Force
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President Macron gathers leaders to discuss aid to Ukraine and a European Armed Force

27 March 2025
Ukraine’s allies from across Europe gathered for talks in Paris on Thursday to discuss how to strengthen Kyiv’s hand and its military as it pushes for a ceasefire with Russia, and to consider proposals to deploy European troops in the country in tandem with any peace deal. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the leaders of nearly 30 countries plus NATO and European Union chiefs. The summit comes at a crucial juncture in the war, with intensifying diplomatic efforts to broker ceasefires, driven by pressure from US President Donald Trump  to end the fighting.
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