Georgia’s parliament has started work on a legislative package framed as protecting national values, according to the chair of the Legal Issues Committee.
What officials say
Archil Gorduladze said consultations are underway with the parliamentary speaker and the prime minister. He linked the initiative to external funding that, in his view, fuels confrontation and targets the Georgian Church.
The draft amendments are expected to be published after those talks are completed. Officials have not yet released the full text or a detailed timetable for first reading.
Why it matters
National-values and foreign-funding debates have been a recurring theme in Georgian politics. Supporters argue stronger rules would defend traditional institutions and social cohesion. Critics typically warn that vaguely worded bills can narrow civic space — a tension that will sharpen once the draft is public.
For now, the process remains at the consultation stage. Readers should treat early comments as political framing until the published text shows what the package would actually change.
Next steps
Parliament has not scheduled a formal vote. Once the draft appears, committees can open wider debate, invite expert input, and set a calendar for consideration. Until then, Gorduladze’s remarks mark the start of work rather than a finished law.
