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#Georgian Parliament

Georgian Dream pass new anti-protest amendments 

Georgia’s ruling party has passed controversial amendments to the country’s law on protest, which critics warn will restrict freedom of assembly.

Georgian Dream pass new anti-protest amendments 

Georgia’s ruling party has passed controversial amendments to the country’s law on protest, which critics warn will restrict freedom of assembly.

New regulations introduced banning protests in Georgian parliament

These are the latest in a series of rules that critics and opposition figures say could be used to stifle dissent.

New regulations introduced banning protests in Georgian parliament

These are the latest in a series of rules that critics and opposition figures say could be used to stifle dissent.

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 stalls parliament’s investigation of US-sanctioned judges

The ruling party has failed quorum for the second time , preventing opposition MPs from setting up a commission to investigate the judges.

Georgian Dream stalls parliament’s investigation of US-sanctioned judges

The ruling party has failed quorum for the second time , preventing opposition MPs from setting up a commission to investigate the judges.

Georgian Dream pushes ahead with invasive new surveillance bill

The ruling party have tabled proposals to expand the powers of law enforcement agencies to indefinitely surveil suspects in criminal cases.

Georgian Dream pushes ahead with invasive new surveillance bill

The ruling party have tabled proposals to expand the powers of law enforcement agencies to indefinitely surveil suspects in criminal cases.

Saakashvili’s UNM end intermittent boycott of parliament

Announcing the decision, the UNM’s Khatia Dekanoidze said the party would focus on securing the release of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Saakashvili’s UNM end intermittent boycott of parliament

Announcing the decision, the UNM’s Khatia Dekanoidze said the party would focus on securing the release of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Datablog | Georgian views on increased diversity in parliament

Most Georgians agree that more women in parliament would be a good thing though far fewer think the same of more ethnic minorities.

Datablog | Georgian views on increased diversity in parliament

By Dustin Gilbreath

Most Georgians agree that more women in parliament would be a good thing though far fewer think the same of more ethnic minorities.

Georgian Dream MPs block switch to fully proportional electoral system 

Transitioning to a proportional system was a key concession made by the government in the wake of mass protests in the capital in June.

Georgian Dream MPs block switch to fully proportional electoral system 

Transitioning to a proportional system was a key concession made by the government in the wake of mass protests in the capital in June.