Tiflis burns: Protests against the new President Kewelashwili!

Tiflis burns: Protests against the new President Kewelashwili!

In the frosty Tbilisi, Micheil Kewelashwili was elected as the new president of Georgia on December 14th. The former football professional, known for his ultra rights and a vulgar expression, is a member of the Georgian dream. His choice took place in the middle of massive protests, which broke out on November 28 due to the government's decision to suspend the EU integration process by 2028. Protesting demands new elections because they consider Kewelashschwili as an illegitimate leader. Many of them held up their diplomas on the election day to show that an uneducated athlete does not have the right to conduct the country, as taz.de reported.

Kewelashschwili, who has been in parliament since 2016, has repeatedly commented on western states and spread conspiracy theories. His influence and the state power were perceived as harmful to the international reputation of Georgia. Journalist Luka Lagwilawa explained that popular names in politics often win the votes of the population of politics, which explains why a former footballer was elected head of state. As a result, this election continues to split the nation. Although some players from the Georgian national team publicly speak out for the European model, others promote fear and the pressure that the current political circumstances bring with them, such as