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Georgia in turmoil: Anti-government protests escalate in Tbilisi!
In Georgia, the political crisis is escalating after disputed elections and the suspension of EU accession talks, and protests are increasing.
Georgia in turmoil: Anti-government protests escalate in Tbilisi!
Political unrest continues to escalate in Georgia after the government suspended accession talks with the European Union until 2028. There were violent clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators, particularly in the capital Tbilisi. Thousands of citizens set up barricades in front of parliament while police used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons against the protesters. As masked officers looked on, fireworks flew and windows were smashed. Over 100 people were reportedly arrested as clashes continued for the third night in a row tagesschau.de reported.
Government criticism and internal tensions
The background to the protests is the recent parliamentary elections, which have been overshadowed by allegations of fraud. The pro-European opposition did not recognize the result of the election, which was won by the pro-government “Georgian Dream”. President Salome Zurabishvili, an outspoken opponent of Prime Minister Iraqi Kobakhidze, has announced that she will not leave office until the disputed elections are repeated. She stated: “As long as there are no new elections, my mandate will continue.” However, the new elections demanded by the opposition were categorically rejected by Kobakhidze, which further increased tensions. vienna.at reported that Zurabishvili also described the use of force against peaceful demonstrators as untenable.
The volatile political situation has also led to dramatic international reactions. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia and criticized the “disproportionate use of force” by the authorities. Meanwhile, European politicians, including German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, expressed concern about the worsening situation and called on Georgian leaders to hear the voice of their people. The power struggle between the government and pro-European forces in Georgia could have serious consequences for the country, as EU accession remains a key concern of the population.