Opponents of the bill say the measures are inspired by Russian legislation passed in 2012, which they say has been used since then to crack down on critics of the Kremlin.

This proposed law would force non-governmental groups and media to register as "organisations serving the interest of a foreign power" if more than 20% of their funding comes from overseas.

Georgian Dream says the measure would increase transparency and defend Georgia's sovereignty.

• Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

On Sunday, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed that his party would successfully pass it into law, despite the massive demonstrations that began nearly a month ago.

The country's opposition leaders have asked the UK to do more to oppose the bill, calling on Foreign Secretary David Cameron to speak out against it .

Last week, the US said it was "deeply troubled" by the treatment of protesters and called for an independent investigation into reports of "harassment and physical assault".

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the Georgian people want a "European future" and has called on legislators to "stay the course on the road to Europe".

The EU granted Georgia candidate status in December, but has warned the bill could jeopardise further progress within the bloc.

Georgian Dream has been in power since 2012, when it defeated a pro-Western government and vowed to normalise relations with Russia.

The party last won re-election in 2020. The opposition accused it of fraud and voter intimidation, but international observers - while criticising aspects of the process - said it had been competitive.

The next general election is due in October.