Georgian President Advocates for EU Membership at Major Rally

President Salome Zourabichvili urges voters to oppose ruling party ahead of pivotal election impacting Georgia's EU aspirations.

Thousands gathered in Tbilisi's Freedom Square to support pro-EU opposition groups before the October 26 election.
The election is seen as a critical choice between aligning with Russia or pursuing a pro-Western path.
Georgia's EU accession process is stalled after the ruling party passed a controversial 'foreign agent' law.
President Zourabichvili, formerly backed by the ruling party, has become a vocal critic advocating for EU membership.
Recent polls indicate the ruling Georgian Dream party is still popular but has lost ground since the 2020 elections.