Georgia: Recent events and the 3+3 Platform
24.12.2024
The presidential election was held in Georgia and boycotted by the opposition. The ruling Georgian Dream Party’s candidate, former footballer and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, won the election. Pro-Western activists protested against the election results. For weeks, protests against the government have continued across the country. The protests were initially sparked when the government decided to suspend EU accession negotiations until the end of 2028. Tensions during the demonstrations occasionally escalate, with activists clashing with police. Protesters, in line with the European Parliament’s call, are demanding a rerun of the elections.
