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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Georgia Faces Political Turmoil Amid EU Membership Suspension

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia following the country's decision to halt EU accession talks, a move that has sparked widespread protests. The suspension comes after the European Parliament criticized Georgia's recent elections as unfair, and amid allegations of election fraud by the ruling Georgian Dream party. The U.S. condemned the excessive force used by Georgian police against demonstrators and imposed sanctions on lawmakers for democratic backsliding. The decision has increased Georgia's vulnerability to Russian influence, despite strong public support for EU integration.

via POLITICO|

#eu-accession #georgia #georgian-dream-party

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Protests Erupt in Georgia Over Contested Election Results

A Georgian court annulled election results from 30 polling stations due to violations of voter confidentiality, where ballot choices were visible from the back. The ruling Georgian Dream party, which claimed victory, faces allegations of election misconduct, including intimidation and vote-buying. Opposition parties are boycotting the new parliament, demanding fair elections. The EU and US have called for investigations into these claims, while Georgia's EU accession process is suspended amid concerns over democratic principles and alleged pro-Kremlin stances by the ruling party.

via Kyiv Post|

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politics1 year ago•0 min saved

"Georgia's New PM, Irakli Kobakhidze, Brings Shift in Leadership Amidst Election Preparations"

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has resigned, following the return of billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili to the ruling Georgian Dream party. This comes amid political turmoil, including the failure to impeach the president and a far-right mob hunting a woman for defacing a Stalin icon in a Georgian church.

via POLITICO Europe|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Impeachment Proceedings Initiated Against Georgia's President for EU Visits

Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Salome Zourabichvili for her visits to the European Union without government approval. The party leader, Irakli Kobakhidze, accused Zourabichvili of violating the constitution. Zourabichvili, who has criticized Georgian Dream for being pro-Russian and not committed enough to EU and NATO membership, met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and was scheduled to meet European Council President Charles Michel to garner support for Georgia's EU candidate status. Impeachment is unlikely to succeed as Georgian Dream lacks the necessary votes from opposition parties.

via Reuters|

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