Advancement of legislative proposal aimed at barring specific parties to parliamentary consideration
Hey there! Let's talk about the contentious legislative package that's been cooking up some drama in Georgia's parliament.
Sounds like this package is all about banning political parties, neh? Yep, it's approved for its second reading, which increases the chances of it being adopted.
Who's behind these changes? None other than the ruling Georgian Dream faction. They've drafted amendments that will be discussed in the plenary session later this week.
Here's the lowdown on what these amends entail:
- Constitutional Court's New Powers: If a party's goals, activities, or personnel echo those of a previously outlawed party, the Constitutional Court now has the power to ban 'em.**
- Quicker Decision-Making: The court now has to make decisions faster. During both election and non-election periods, decisions on party bans must be made within 14 days.**
But wait, there's more! These changes also got:
- Restrictions on Donations: Parties can no longer accept donations from any legal entity without prior government approval, whether it's Georgian or foreign.**
Now, here's the scoop on what these changes might mean:
- Consolidation of Power: The concerns are that these changes will help consolidate authoritarian rule in Georgia by limiting political opposition, giving the ruling party a dominating edge in elections.**
- Risk to Democracy: By potentially banning major opposition parties, this legislation threatens the competitiveness of elections, creating a de facto one-party system.**
- Erosion of Diverse Politics: Experts and civil society organizations fret that these laws will erode democratic governance and stifle political diversity in Georgia.**
As always, it's important to keep up with the political happenings aim' to make informed decisions! 🤔🌍🗣️
- The contentious legislative package in Georgia's parliament, which is centered around banning political parties, is being spearheaded by the ruling Georgian Dream faction.
- Approved for its second reading, the legislative package proposes new powers for the Constitutional Court to ban parties with goals, activities, or personnel that echo those of previously outlawed parties, with decisions to be made within 14 days, regardless of whether it's an election period.
- Another amendment in the package restricts parties from accepting donations from any legal entity without prior government approval, whether domestically or internationally.
- If enacted, these changes could potentially threaten the competitiveness of elections in Georgia, consolidate authoritarian rule, erode democratic governance, and stifle political diversity.
