Myths about the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA) and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA)
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FACT: Not at all! Georgia is introducing legislation to protect its citizens against discrimination. The EU welcomes this initiative, which is also a requirement under the EU's Visa Liberalisation Action Plan. The anti-discrimination law simply assures the equal treatment of all citizens, including those belonging to minorities. This protects citizens' existing rights, for example to enjoy freedom from discrimination in the workplace.
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