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European Foreign Ministers Hit Out at Georgian Ruling Party

On 9 July, the European Parliament adopted the resolution, 490-147-49, describing the October 2024 parliamentary elections as fraudulent.
Amid growing repression, 17 European foreign ministers condemned democratic backsliding, highlighting media and NGO crackdowns and jailing of opposition leaders.
The report highlighted that the EP described the election as fraudulent and marred by Russian interference, noting voter intimidation, vote buying, harassment of election observers, and other violations impacting electoral integrity.
They demanded urgent measures, urging new elections under international supervision and calling for tougher personal sanctions against Georgian Dream officials.
The resolution states the European Parliament will not recognize the current one-party parliament or president until local elections on October 4, noting the upcoming polls.

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intellinews.com

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European foreign ministers hit out at Georgian ruling party

Statement condemned ongoing democratic backsliding by the ruling Georgia Dream party, which has consolidated power via crackdowns on independent media, NGOs, activists and opposition politicians.

16 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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Global Voices

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20 days ago·Paris, France

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EU Parliament calls for new Georgia elections claiming current authorities illegitimate

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Euronews

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Georgia faces European Parliament's criticism over rule of law

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