Georgia's Presidential Election Sparks EU Tensions Amid Protests

Georgia's upcoming presidential election, where the president will be chosen by parliament for the first time since 2017 reforms, is raising concerns about the country's EU ties. The ruling Georgian Dream party, which recently won parliamentary elections and announced plans to pause EU membership efforts, has nominated Eurosceptic Mikheil Kavelashvili. Current pro-EU President Salome Zourabichvili, who opposes Georgian Dream, has refused to recognize the parliamentary election results, highlighting tensions over Georgia's future direction.