Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says a controversial media bill passed by parliament that critics call a threat to free speech is “unacceptable."
  • SubArcticTundra@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I think it’s supposed to act as a soft power veto by sending the bill back for one more reading. Unfortunately soft power is not a thing in ex-Eastern bloc countries

    • Pussista@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      6 months ago

      Ok, that makes sense in principle, although, as you said, it leaves much room for abuse. Thanks for explaining it!