Youth perceive draft law on foreign agents as authorities’ message that they can turn Georgia into Russia - political scientist Vasadze

Georgian political scientist Gela Vasadze shared his opinions with Espreso TV.

"A large rally is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Tbilisi. This is not an opposition rally, but a protest rally. A significant part of the protest is made up of young people, and this is very dangerous for the authorities, because Georgia has a special attitude towards young people (under 30). Everyone who has parents is a child," he said.

The political scientist added that when a protest is dispersed in Georgia, it does not go away.

"The authorities thought that they would pass this law - it does not apply to the population, but to non-governmental organizations and the media. They believed that there would be no such protests - it was a very unpleasant surprise for the authorities. The main message is that we will never be Russia. The bill itself is quite vegetarian. Young people took it as a clear message from the authorities that they can do whatever they want and turn Georgia into Russia. No, they can't. International partners, non-governmental organizations, and the opposition told them this, but the government did not listen. Now young people are telling them this," the political scientist summarized.