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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Georgia's EU Aspirations Clash with Internal Turmoil and External Pressures

Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-EU advocate, faces political turmoil as the ruling Georgian Dream party seeks to replace her with Mikheil Kavelashvili, amid accusations of state capture by oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. Zourabichvili, who has criticized the government's pro-Russia stance, has become a unifying figure for the opposition. Her removal has sparked protests, with allegations of election fraud and police brutality. The situation's outcome may hinge on international recognition of her legitimacy.

via Financial Times|

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world-news1 year ago•5 min saved

Escalating Protests in Georgia Amid Political Tensions and EU Accession Suspension

Mass protests in Georgia have entered their fourth night, with tens of thousands demonstrating against the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party's contested election victory and decision to pause the country's EU accession bid. The unrest has seen roadblocks and clashes with police, who have used tear gas and water cannons, leading to over 150 arrests. President Salome Zurabishvili, opposing the government, has called for new elections. The EU and US have condemned the excessive police force, while the EU remains open to Georgia's membership.

via DW (English)|

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world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

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.

via CNN|

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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Georgia Parliament Defies President, Passes Controversial Foreign Agents Law

The Georgian parliament has overturned a presidential veto on a controversial "foreign agents law," requiring media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents. The law has sparked weeks of protests in Tbilisi, with opponents fearing it will stifle dissent ahead of October's parliamentary elections. The EU and US have warned the law could harm Georgia's EU membership prospects, but the government insists it is necessary for transparency. President Salome Zourabishvili has proposed a new charter to move Georgia towards Europe.

via BBC.com|

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