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Who’s who in Georgia’s parliamentary elections?

As Georgia’s parliamentary elections approach, we look at how opposition groups have grouped together to surpass the 5% threshold.

Who’s who in Georgia’s parliamentary elections?

By Shota Kincha

As Georgia’s parliamentary elections approach, we look at how opposition groups have grouped together to surpass the 5% threshold.

Little change after regional elections across North Caucasus

The United Russia party won a majority of seats across the North Caucasus, while not a single current MP lost their seat.

Little change after regional elections across North Caucasus

The United Russia party won a majority of seats across the North Caucasus, while not a single current MP lost their seat.

Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto

Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.

Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto

Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.

Georgian Dream triumphs in by-election after running practically unopposed

Opposition parties gave several reasons for refusing to take part in by-elections for parliament and several local government posts.

Georgian Dream triumphs in by-election after running practically unopposed

Opposition parties gave several reasons for refusing to take part in by-elections for parliament and several local government posts.

Abkhazian parliamentary elections inconclusive

Abkhazians voted for a new parliament in the shadow of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Abkhazian parliamentary elections inconclusive

Abkhazians voted for a new parliament in the shadow of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Armenia’s ruling party wins big in largest municipal elections since 2016

Civil Contract won in two-thirds of municipalities, though not without some major upsets along the way.

Armenia’s ruling party wins big in largest municipal elections since 2016

Civil Contract won in two-thirds of municipalities, though not without some major upsets along the way.

Datablog | Is it ok to cancel debts ahead of elections?

In the run up to several recent elections, the government, or those close to it, have announced amnesties on people’s debts or fines. 

Datablog | Is it ok to cancel debts ahead of elections?

By Makhare Atchaidze

In the run up to several recent elections, the government, or those close to it, have announced amnesties on people’s debts or fines. 

Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests

Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.

Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests

Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.

Datablog | Party activists near polling stations not acceptable for the majority in Georgia

Party activists and coordinators outside polling stations collecting information on voters has become a point of contention in recent years.

Datablog | Party activists near polling stations not acceptable for the majority in Georgia

By Elene Ergeshidze

Party activists and coordinators outside polling stations collecting information on voters has become a point of contention in recent years.

Armenia’s ruling party faces defeat in limited municipal elections

Elections were held in nine municipalities and the ruling Civil Contract Party lost in five of them, including in the country’s second-largest city.  

Armenia’s ruling party faces defeat in limited municipal elections

Elections were held in nine municipalities and the ruling Civil Contract Party lost in five of them, including in the country’s second-largest city.