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Georgia's leader says a divisive media bill passed by lawmakers is unacceptable and she'll veto it (apnews.com)

submitted 6 months ago by HowRu68@lemmy.world to c/europe@feddit.de

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[–] Cuntessera@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Could you please explain how this works? What’s the point of the veto then?

[–] Vincent@feddit.nl 5 points 6 months ago

I think usually something like that is intended to as a counterweight, to prevent power from centralising.

However, to prevent the scales from tipping too badly, a sufficient majority in parliament can override the veto, and I believe the party that's pushing this (Georgian Dream) has enough seats to be able to do this.

(Caveat: I'm not Georgian, so this is just based on somewhat above average interest in politics and in the country, following my local news.)

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] Cuntessera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

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