Georgian parliament to review law merging Intelligence Service with State Security Agency

The Georgian Parliament is set to begin reviewing a package of draft laws this week that proposes dissolving the Georgian Intelligence Service as an independent entity and transferring its functions under the authority of the State Security Service of Georgia.

According to the proposed amendments, the Intelligence Service will be reorganised into the National Intelligence Agency, which will become a part of the State Security Service, Caliber.Az reports, citing Georgian media. 

The agency will report directly to the head of the State Security Service, who will also be responsible for appointing its director. 

The bill's authors—members of the ruling party Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia—argue that the changes will improve coordination between security agencies and enhance the overall effectiveness of their operations, mandates, and missions. If approved in three readings by Parliament and signed by the president of Georgia, the law is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

By Naila Huseynova