Violent protests in Georgia: Opposition fights against election fraud!

Violent protests in Georgia: Opposition fights against election fraud!

in Georgia, it is boiling after the controversial parliamentary election, which took place on October 28, 2024. While the government party "Georgischer Dream" declared itself the winner with 54 percent of the votes, the government's pro -western opposition parties accuse massive manipulation. Experts, as Stefan Meister from the German Society for Foreign Policy, estimate that manipulation was at least ten percent, which makes the elections the most fake in the history of Georgia. Even before the election, there were protests against the government party, which exacerbated by the postponement of the EU accession negotiations until 2028, as the ZDF reported on the growing unrest, which could possibly lead to further escalations between the opposition and the government.

The official establishment of the new president is planned for December 29, but in view of the continuing protests and resistance of the opposition, the political situation in Georgia remains tense. The influence of Russia on the government party and possible international support for the opposition could be crucial for the future development of the country. Experts warn that the creation of an authoritarian regime by the government party could further undermine the democratic structures.