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#2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections

Explainer | After a month of simmering protests, Georgia erupted: why now?

The announcement of Georgian Dream’s EU U-turn has sparked protests of a different scope and scale.

Explainer | After a month of simmering protests, Georgia erupted: why now?

By Nate Ostiller

The announcement of Georgian Dream’s EU U-turn has sparked protests of a different scope and scale.

Georgia’s Constitutional Court rejects Zourabichvili and opposition appeals

While the court was widely expected to vote in the government’s favour, Georgian Dream inaugurated the new parliament before waiting for a decision. 

Georgia’s Constitutional Court rejects Zourabichvili and opposition appeals

While the court was widely expected to vote in the government’s favour, Georgian Dream inaugurated the new parliament before waiting for a decision. 

Protests continued unabated for fifth day over Georgia’s EU U-turn

Riot police started dispersing protesters hours earlier than on previous days.

Protests continued unabated for fifth day over Georgia’s EU U-turn

Riot police started dispersing protesters hours earlier than on previous days.

Georgian police briefly detain opposition leader Zurab Japaridze

Zurab Japaridze, a current MP, is the first politician to be detained during the anti-government demonstrations.

Georgian police briefly detain opposition leader Zurab Japaridze

Zurab Japaridze, a current MP, is the first politician to be detained during the anti-government demonstrations.

Live updates | Fallout in Georgia continues after halting of EU accession

Violent crackdowns continue on pro-EU demonstrations across Georgia.

Live updates | Georgian backlash against halting of EU accession continues

Backlash against the halting of EU accession continues amidst violent crackdowns on protests and the resignation of diplomats.

Live updates | Georgian backlash against halting of EU accession continues

Backlash against the halting of EU accession continues amidst violent crackdowns on protests and the resignation of diplomats.

Live updates | Backlash against Georgia’s halting of EU accession continues

107 people were arrested during last night's pro-EU and anti-government demonstrations.

Live updates | Backlash against Georgia’s halting of EU accession continues

107 people were arrested during last night's pro-EU and anti-government demonstrations.

Police clash with protesters in Georgia for second night over EU U-turn

Protesters fought running battles with police, constructing a makeshift barricade on the city’s central thoroughfare.

Police clash with protesters in Georgia for second night over EU U-turn

Protesters fought running battles with police, constructing a makeshift barricade on the city’s central thoroughfare.

War of words between Georgian Dream and EU Ambassador to Georgia

Georgian Dream officials have claimed Georgia has not actually halted the country’s EU membership bid, calling such allegations ‘disinformation’.

War of words between Georgian Dream and EU Ambassador to Georgia

Georgian Dream officials have claimed Georgia has not actually halted the country’s EU membership bid, calling such allegations ‘disinformation’.