On November 18, Marta Kos, the European Commissioner, expressed dissatisfaction over the Georgian government’s scrutiny of EU fund allocations. During her remarks, Kos stated, "Although it's difficult now, financial assistance to civil society in Georgia has doubled and will increase further. We are currently looking for ways to transfer funds without harming them".

This concern relates to the “Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence" adopted in Georgia. Under this law, non-profit organizations (NGOs), media outlets, and similar entities must register with the government as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if more than 20% of their funding comes from abroad. Registered organizations are subject to stricter reporting requirements and may need to publicly disclose their foreign funding. Critics argue that the required personal data and detailed financial disclosures go beyond what is necessary for "transparency". The law also includes administrative sanctions for non-compliance.