Georgia Erupts in Protests Over EU Membership Suspension

Protests erupted in Georgia after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced it would suspend the country's bid to join the European Union until 2028, following a disputed election. Demonstrators in Tbilisi clashed with police, who used water cannons and tear gas, amid accusations of election fraud and authoritarianism. The protests reflect widespread discontent with the government's perceived alignment with Russia and its crackdown on democratic freedoms. The European Parliament has rejected the election results, calling for a re-run, while the Georgian president condemned the police's violent response.