Following Georgia's parliamentary elections, the ruling Georgian Dream party secured a significant victory, winning 89 of 150 seats. However, international observers, including the OSCE, reported 'serious concerns' about the election's integrity, citing institutional independence issues and voter coercion. In response, opposition parties have boycotted parliament, rejecting the election results and calling for new elections. Public protests have erupted, driven by dissatisfaction over the current government and the suspension of EU integration talks. The movement, supported by opposition leaders, aims to restore electoral legitimacy and advocate for imprisoned demonstrators' release.
"The strategic goal of the boycott is to deny the government legitimacy," said Elene Khoshtaria, founder of the opposition party, highlighting the significant dissent towards the election results.
After the elections, OSCE raised "serious concerns" about the election process, noting issues with institutional independence and voter pressure, reflecting the deep-rooted issues within Georgia's democracy.
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