Protests Erupt in Georgia After Government Halts EU Membership Talks

Demonstrators in Tbilisi face violent crackdowns as opposition accuses ruling party of pro-Russian election interference and authoritarian policies.

• The Georgian government, led by the Georgian Dream Party, announced the suspension of EU integration talks, rejecting EU demands for legal and institutional reforms.
• Thousands protested in Tbilisi and other cities, demanding new elections after allegations of widespread fraud in the October parliamentary vote.
• Police and security forces used water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets against demonstrators, with reports of journalists and opposition figures being targeted and injured.
• The EU Parliament passed a resolution calling for a repeat of the October election under international oversight, citing intimidation, bribery, and ballot manipulation.
• Critics argue the government is shifting Georgia toward a pro-Russian stance, undermining its constitutional commitment to Western alliances like the EU and NATO.

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