Salome Samadashvili, an opposition MP, voiced concerns on Tuesday, accusing the authorities of the Georgian Dream party of overstepping the boundaries set by the country’s constitution. She pointed to the resubmission of the foreign transparency bill as evidence of this breach, highlighting that the constitution underscored the nation's commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration.

Samadashvili also characterized Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chair of the Georgian Dream party, as a "shadow ruler," asserting that he allegedly wielded significant influence over the decisions made by the ruling party.

"It's becoming increasingly evident that Bidzina Ivanishvili's government is straying beyond constitutional bounds,” remarked Samadashvili.

She emphasized the “critical importance” of holding fair and free general elections in the autumn to counteract what she perceives as Russian influence and to align the country's foreign policy with the sentiments of the Georgian people.

"We must suspend the Russian law and initiate preparations for fair elections," she said. Opposition party members met with Sweden's Minister of International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell, during his recent visit to Georgia.

Despite strong opposition from international partners, opposition lawmakers, politicians, and ongoing massive public protests in central Tbilisi, the Georgian Dream party passed the bill on May 1 in its second reading with 83 votes in favor and 23 against.

Last year, the bill faced rejection due to widespread protests. While the content of the bill remains largely unchanged, the only alteration lies in the title, with the term “agent” replaced by “Organization Pursuing the Interests of a Foreign Power” if they derive more than 20 percent of their incomes from abroad.