Georgian TV Broadcasters' Coverage of the Foreign Agents Law

Abstract

As Georgia approaches its parliamentary elections, the information landscape has become a battleground of competing narratives and heightened tensions amidst a backdrop of government disinformation, polarization, and the initiation and adoption of the so-called "foreign agents" law. This study delves into the media coverage of two news broadcasters - the pro-government channel Imedi and the pro-opposition channel Mtavari Arkhi - regarding the introduction of the "transparency of foreign influence" or "foreign agents" law in April and May 2024. By analysing the narratives and arguments presented, this study reveals how each outlet framed the law and influenced public perception.