Divisive Election in Georgia: Will EU Membership Remain a Distant Dream?
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Divisive Election in Georgia: Will EU Membership Remain a Distant Dream?

Associated Press  

A divisive election in Georgia, which could determine the country's future in Europe, is underway. The election pits a coalition of opposition parties against Georgian Dream, which has been increasingly authoritarian since 2012. Polls indicate around 80% of Georgians favor joining the EU, but the constitution obliges leaders to pursue membership in both the bloc and NATO. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the country's security and stability, as well as its relationship with the West.

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Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West
1 week, 2 days ago

Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West

Live Mint  

-- Georgia selected Mikheil Kavelashvili as its next president on Saturday, as protests backed by the current head of state continue over the government’s turn away from the West in favor of closer ties with Russia. She condemned the parliamentary elections won by Georgian Dream as illegitimate and backed opposition protests over alleged ballot-rigging, saying the vote was a “turning …

Ex-Soccer Player Becomes Georgia's President In Blow To Its EU Aspirations
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1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-Soccer Player Becomes Georgia's President In Blow To Its EU Aspirations

Huff Post  

Georgian president-elect Mikheil Kavelashvili, 2nd right, poses for a selfie at the Georgian parliament, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Saturday. Dec. 14, 2024. via Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia — Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory …

Who is Kavelashvili, former Manchester City player set to become president of Georgia?
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1 week, 3 days ago

Who is Kavelashvili, former Manchester City player set to become president of Georgia?

The Hindu  

Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. Kavelashvili, 53, easily won the vote given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in …

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right loyalist as president as protesters take to the streets
1 week, 3 days ago

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right loyalist as president as protesters take to the streets

Firstpost  

The Black Sea nation has been in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory in contested October parliamentary elections. AFP Georgia’s ruling party is set to appoint a far-right loyalist as president on Saturday in a controversial election process, as thousands of people again prepared to take to the streets in pro-EU protests. Opposition groups accuse Georgian Dream …

Georgia political crisis deepens as far-right leader Kavelashvili set to become president
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1 week, 4 days ago

Georgia political crisis deepens as far-right leader Kavelashvili set to become president

New Indian Express  

TBILISI: Georgia's political crisis deepened on Friday, as new pro-Europe protests gripped Tbilisi ahead of the controversial nomination of a far-right government loyalist as president. More unrest is expected on Saturday, when Georgian Dream is set to appoint far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as president in a disputed election process. 'Unprecedented constitutional crisis' On Saturday, an electoral college controlled by …

Crackdown fails to deter protesters as Georgia's EU dreams hang in balance
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Crackdown fails to deter protesters as Georgia's EU dreams hang in balance

Firstpost  

Demanding fresh elections and a return to European integration, the demonstrators headed towards parliament, undeterred by a police crackdown on pro-EU protesters and attacks on the opposition Anti-government protesters launch fireworks during a tenth consecutive day of mass demonstrations against the government's postponement of European Union accession talks until 2028, in central Tbilisi. Georgia’s pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili – at …

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

CNN — Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union. “I’ve seen a lot of protests in Georgia: during this government, the previous government – I also remember some from Soviet times,” Tsotne Jafaridze, a winemaker in Tbilisi, told CNN. “But such aggression – towards …

Amid continuous protests, Georgia PM rules out fresh parliamentary elections after contested vote
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amid continuous protests, Georgia PM rules out fresh parliamentary elections after contested vote

Firstpost  

PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s comments come at a time when Georgia is reeling through a post-election crisis that has seen his legitimacy questioned both at home and internationally Georgia's PM has ruled out any re-poll of the contested vote. Reuters Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday flat out refused to hold fresh parliamentary elections. When asked by journalists whether the …

Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun

Al Jazeera  

Pro-EU critic of governing Georgian Dream party says she won’t leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said she will not leave office when her term ends because the parliament is “illegitimate”, while the prime minister warned against a “revolution” amid continuing pro-European Union protests. The president, whose powers are largely ceremonial, maintains that the …

Massive protest erupts in Georgia after PM delays EU bid
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Massive protest erupts in Georgia after PM delays EU bid

Firstpost  

Waving EU and Georgian flags, thousands rallied outside parliament, blocking traffic on the Georgian capital’s main road in the latest of a series of protests in the country Police block protesters gathered in a street during a rally to demand new parliamentary elections in the country, near the Parliament’s building in Tbilisi, Georgia, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The prime minister’s …

Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have clashed with police in Georgia after the governing party announced it was delaying European Union accession talks. Kobakhidze, whose Georgian Dream party has been criticised for alleged democratic backsliding and deepening ties with Russia, accused the EU body of “blackmail”, saying that he would put off accession talks until 2028, with the aim of becoming a member state …

Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The governing party in Georgia on Wednesday picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament. The Georgian Dream party nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a 53-year-old former national team and Premier League player, for the mostly …

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president

Al Jazeera  

Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as shoo-in for ceremonial post given Georgian Dream’s influence over electoral college vote. Georgia’s governing party has nominated far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as its candidate for president after disputed parliamentary elections last month. Kavelashvili, a striker in the Premier League for Manchester City in the mid-1990s who later became known for his hardline, anti-Western statements as leader …

Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14
4 weeks ago

Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14

Associated Press  

Georgia’s parliament set a date Tuesday for national and local lawmakers to pick a new president, paving the way for the ruling Georgian Dream party to choose an ally following its victory in a controversial election. A 300-seat electoral college consisting of members of parliament, municipal councils and regional legislatures will elect a new president for the South Caucasus nation …

Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote
4 weeks ago

Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote

Al Jazeera  

Despite claims its election victory is illegitimate, Georgian Dream party plans vote for new president on December 14, using rules it pushed through in 2017. The installation of a new president promises to cement the grip of the ruling Georgian Dream party that was declared victor. Contested election Antigovernment protests called by incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili persist in Tbilisi with …

Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The newly elected Georgian parliament opened its inaugural session Monday as opposition lawmakers and the president boycotted it and thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the vote under Russian influence. Opposition parties refused to participate in the parliament’s activities, and only 88 lawmakers, all Georgian Dream members, …

Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott

Al Jazeera  

Opposition parties call the results of the October elections ‘illegitimate’ and refuse to take their seats in the new parliament. Georgia’s ruling party has opened the first session of parliament after disputed elections and a boycott by the opposition. Pro-Western opposition parties called the results “illegitimate” and refused to take their seats in the new parliament. On Monday, Georgian Dream …

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results
1 month ago

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results

Al Jazeera  

Scuffles broke out in Georgia’s capital as police broke up a camp set up in protest against the disputed results of last month’s parliamentary election. Critics have accused Georgian Dream – established by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia – of becoming increasingly authoritarian and tilted towards Moscow. The EU suspended Georgia’s membership application process …

Police in Georgia break up protesters’ camp in Tbilisi but they quickly return
1 month ago

Police in Georgia break up protesters’ camp in Tbilisi but they quickly return

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police and demonstrators scuffled again Tuesday in Georgia’s capital as officers moved before dawn to break up a camp protesting the results of last month’s parliamentary election and demanding a new vote. “The legal ways to challenge the election results have been almost entirely exhausted, without an outcome.” Up to 1,000 protesters remained at the site, and …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Protesters gathered outside the commission’s building in Tbilisi, where officials announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had won 53.93% of the vote. European election observers have described the …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

CNN  

Tblisi, Georgia AP — The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Protesters gathered outside the commission’s building in Tbilisi, where officials announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had won 53.93% of the vote. European election observers have described …

Amid rigging & Russian interference fears, Georgia president calls for fresh elections
1 month, 1 week ago

Amid rigging & Russian interference fears, Georgia president calls for fresh elections

Firstpost  

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili called for new parliamentary elections, citing last month’s vote as manipulated and illegimate amid opposition protests and accusations of Russian interference Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Monday called for fresh parliamentary elections to resolve a crisis sparked by last month’s vote denounced by the opposition as rigged in favour of the ruling party. The European Union …

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia

NPR  

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia Independent polling organizations say that the results of parliamentary elections in the Eurasian country of Georgia indicate "manipulation" of the vote. Zourabichvili claims the results were engineered using Russian-style election tricks in favor of the ruling Georgia Dream Party. SIMON: Charles, what's been the response to the ruling …

EU's Orbán to Visit Georgia: A Crucial Moment for the Country's Future
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU's Orbán to Visit Georgia: A Crucial Moment for the Country's Future

Associated Press  

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's visit to Georgia is a significant event for the country as it highlights the tensions between the EU and Russia. Orbán's presence in Tbilisi is seen as a boost to the ruling Georgian Dream party facing post-election protests. However, it also raises concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and the country's alignment with the …

Tens of Thousands Protest in Georgia Over Alleged Rigged Parliamentary Election
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tens of Thousands Protest in Georgia Over Alleged Rigged Parliamentary Election

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of Georgians gathered outside parliament Monday night to demand the annulment of the recent parliamentary election. The protest, which is the only way for the people to express that their votes have been stolen, has deepened the political crisis in the South Caucasus country, where the governing Georgian Dream party has become increasingly authoritarian and tilted toward …

Georgia's president accuses Russia of 'special operation' in election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia's president accuses Russia of 'special operation' in election

Daily Mail  

The president of Georgia has claimed her country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' after a pro-Putin party won yesterday's election. The country's Central Election Commission said Georgian Dream, led by pro-Putin oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, won 54.8% of Saturday's vote with almost 100% of ballots counted. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire founder of Georgian Dream who made his fortune …

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia Amid Election Irregularities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia Amid Election Irregularities

Associated Press  

Opposition supporters in Georgia plan a protest against the ruling party's declared election victory. The opposition claims that the election was marred by irregularities and Russian meddling, and that the country has been subjected to a 'Russian special operation' aimed at undermining its EU aspirations.

Unexpected Setbacks in Elections Across the Globe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unexpected Setbacks in Elections Across the Globe

Firstpost  

In a series of elections held across the globe, Japan witnessed a historic defeat for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), losing its parliamentary majority. In Georgia, the pro-Russia Georgia Dream (GD) party secured victory, solidifying its authoritarian regime and hindering the country's accession to the European Union. In Lithuania, the SDP party emerged victorious in the second round of elections, …

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind

China Daily  

Georgia's ruling party, the Georgian Dream, leads in the parliamentary election with 52.99 percent of the vote. The opposition parties, including the Coalition for Change, United National Movement, Strong Georgia, and Gakharia for Georgia, received 11.2%, 9.8%, 9.0%, and 8.2% of the vote respectively.

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest

NPR  

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest toggle caption Kostya Manenkov/AP TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia's president said Sunday she did not recognize the results of this weekend's parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party, adding that the country fell victim to a "Russian special operation" aimed at moving it off a path …

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind

China Daily  

Georgia's ruling party, the Georgian Dream, leads in the parliamentary election with 52.99 percent of the vote. The opposition parties, including the Coalition for Change, United National Movement, Strong Georgia, and Gakharia for Georgia, received 11.2%, 9.8%, 9.0%, and 8.2% of the vote respectively.

Boris Johnson backs Georgia president's calls for protests on the streets after election was 'stolen' by Vladimir Putin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson backs Georgia president's calls for protests on the streets after election was 'stolen' by Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail  

The president of the fiercely pro-Western nation of Georgia has called on its people to take to the streets after Vladimir Putin 'stole' its election. Boris Johnson also hit out at the ruling Georgian Dream party – run by a shadowy billionaire oligarch who made his fortune in Russia – for doing Moscow's dirty work. The president of Georgia Salome …

Georgian election thrown into chaos as pro-Western opposition accuse Putin sympathising oligarch of 'stealing victory' amid vote-rigging allegations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian election thrown into chaos as pro-Western opposition accuse Putin sympathising oligarch of 'stealing victory' amid vote-rigging allegations

Daily Mail  

Georgia's pro-Western opposition disputed the results of the parliamentary election after officials declared Sunday the ruling party led the crucial vote that could decide whether the country remains on the path to joining the European Union or comes under Russian sway. The Central Election Commission said Georgian Dream, led by pro-Putin oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, won 54.8% of Saturday's vote with …

Georgia Ruling Party Sweeps Parliamentary Elections, But Opposition Denies Fraudulent Outcome
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia Ruling Party Sweeps Parliamentary Elections, But Opposition Denies Fraudulent Outcome

The Hindu  

Georgia's ruling party has won the country's parliamentary elections, despite opposition accusations of fraud. The ruling party secured 54.08% of the votes, while a union of four pro-Western opposition alliances garnered 37.58%. The results would give Georgian Dream 91 seats in the 150-member parliament, enough to govern but short of the 113-seat majority it had sought to institute a ban …

Georgia's pro-Western opposition dispute crucial election result that could decide its EU path
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia's pro-Western opposition dispute crucial election result that could decide its EU path

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Georgia's pro-Western opposition disputed the results of the parliamentary election after …

Georgia's crucial vote was marred by intimidation, European monitors say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia's crucial vote was marred by intimidation, European monitors say

NPR  

Georgia's crucial vote was marred by intimidation, European monitors say toggle caption Shakh Aivazov/AP TBILISI, Georgia — European observers said Sunday that Georgia's parliamentary election took place in a "climate of hatred and intimidation” with multiple violations and cases of violence, undermining the outcome of the vote that could decide the country's future in Europe. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on …

Protests Erupt in Georgia as Opposition Denies Election Results
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protests Erupt in Georgia as Opposition Denies Election Results

CNN  

Protests erupt in Georgia as opposition denies election results. Georgia's opposition gathered at the presidential palace in Tbilisi, standing shoulder to shoulder behind the president, Salome Zourabichvili, as she defiantly announced, 'I do not recognize these elections. Recognizing them would be tantamount to legitimizing Russia's takeover of Georgia.' Her voice rising, she said: 'We were not just witnesses but also …

Georgia’s ruling party declares early victory in blow to ties with EU
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia’s ruling party declares early victory in blow to ties with EU

The Independent  

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Pro-Putin oligarch claims victory in Georgia elections amid vote-rigging allegations - after earlier polls suggested win for opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pro-Putin oligarch claims victory in Georgia elections amid vote-rigging allegations - after earlier polls suggested win for opposition

Daily Mail  

A pro-Putin billionaire oligarch has claimed victory in Georgia's disputed elections but faced accusations of vote-rigging as opposition parties insisted they were leading in the polls. Georgian Dream's billionaire founder Bidzina Ivanishvili cast the election as a watershed moment that would decide if Georgia would move closer to the West or back towards Russia amid the war in Ukraine. Founder …

Intense Election in Georgia: Ruling Party and Opposition Claim Victory Amid Conflicting Exit Poll Results
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Intense Election in Georgia: Ruling Party and Opposition Claim Victory Amid Conflicting Exit Poll Results

Firstpost  

In a parliamentary election in Georgia, the ruling party and opposition parties claimed victory amid conflicting exit poll results. Exit polls showed the ruling party winning 56%, while two other polls showed the opposition would clinch a majority. The outcome of the election will determine whether Georgia moves towards the West or leans back towards Russia amid the ongoing war …

Pro-West vs. Pro-Russia: Historic Election in Georgia Shaping EU Future
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pro-West vs. Pro-Russia: Historic Election in Georgia Shaping EU Future

Al Jazeera  

Georgia's parliamentary elections are underway, with an unprecedented alliance of pro-Western opposition parties challenging the ruling Georgian Dream party. The outcome of the vote will determine Georgia's chances of joining the European Union. Polls suggest most Georgians favor joining the EU, but accession talks were frozen after Georgian Dream passed a law cracking down on freedom of speech in June.

EU Election in Georgia: A Defining Moment for the Caucasus Nation's Future
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

EU Election in Georgia: A Defining Moment for the Caucasus Nation's Future

Al Jazeera  

The upcoming EU elections in Georgia will be a defining moment for the country's future, with experts predicting that the geopolitical bifurcation of the country's politics will be a key factor in the outcome. The elections will determine whether Georgia continues down the path of European Union membership or pivots towards Russia under the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party. Polls suggest …

Georgia’s opposition disputes result of election that could take it toward EU or Russia
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Georgia’s opposition disputes result of election that could take it toward EU or Russia

LA Times  

A supporter of the Coalition for Change reacts at coalition headquarters after polls closed for the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday. The Republic of Georgia’s opposition disputed the results of the country’s parliamentary election Saturday after officials said the ruling party led the crucial vote, which could decide whether the country pivots to embrace the West or falls …

West's Interference Looms Over Georgia's Crucial Vote
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

West's Interference Looms Over Georgia's Crucial Vote

Firstpost  

Russia's foreign policy is a major concern for Georgia ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The country's opposition parties are believed to have the potential to form a coalition government that could challenge the ruling Georgian Dream party. However, the ruling party maintains that it wants to win a supermajority in parliament to allow it to pass a constitutional ban …

Georgia election adverts point to horrors of Ukraine war
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Georgia election adverts point to horrors of Ukraine war

The Telegraph  

In an interview on his campaign bus, Giorgi Vashadze, a member of parliament who leads a party in the largest opposition coalition, described Georgian Dream’s tactics as “dirty”. Opposition party For Georgia, which split from Georgian Dream in 2021, has emphasised that cooperation with Western strategic partners is the best guarantee of Georgia’s safety, said member of parliament Ana Buchukuri. …

Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
3 months ago

Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that curtails LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that echoes laws adopted in neighboring Russia. The bill, introduced by the ruling party Georgian Dream earlier this year, includes bans on same-sex marriages, adoptions by same-sex couples and public endorsement and depictions of LGBTQ+ relations and people in the media. This year, tens …

Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
3 months, 1 week ago

Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights

Al Jazeera  

‘Family values’ bill is adopted despite being denounced by the president, rights groups and the European Union. Georgian politicians have approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights. Leaders of the governing Georgian Dream party say it is needed to safeguard “traditional moral …

As Georgia presses on with ‘Russia-style’ laws, its citizens describe a country on the brink
5 months ago

As Georgia presses on with ‘Russia-style’ laws, its citizens describe a country on the brink

Associated Press  

Eka Gigauri is used to harsh words from officials about the anti-corruption work she does in Georgia. The “foreign influence” law requires media, civil society groups and nonprofit organizations to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Almost exactly a year later, Georgian Dream first put the …

Voters in the country of Georgia must balance bid to join the EU with maintaining Russian relations
54 years, 11 months ago

Voters in the country of Georgia must balance bid to join the EU with maintaining Russian relations

Associated Press  

DATE OF ELECTION Date not yet announced but expected to be Oct. 26 TYPE OF ELECTION Parliamentary WHO’S RUNNING There are two main political parties in Georgia. The Georgian Dream Party, the ruling party since 2012, is led by Russia-friendly billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili who returned to politics in December. The United National Movement Party was founded by jailed former President …

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