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Georgia: Ruling Party Claims Election Victory, Opposition Disputes Results

Georgia: Ruling Party Claims Election Victory, Opposition Disputes Results

Above: Flag of Georgia waves during the Georgian Dream Party's election rally at the Freedom Square in Tbilisi, on Oct. 23, 2024 ahead of the general elections held on Oct. 26, 2024. Image copyright: *** GETTY *** Davit Kachkachishvili/Anadolu via Getty Images

The Spin

ThatOpposition should feel disappointed that Georgian Dream may emerge as the winner is indeed an issue that the opposition should feel disappointed. However, given all elections violations reported and that the ruling party is likely tonot fail to secure a constitutional majority, the opposition canmust celebrate its own survival.

Western powers sought to interfere in this election, but to no avail. The people of Georgia delivered a decisive and clear message of support to, asand well as a clear mandate for, a party that supports conservative values and, contrary to the smear campaigns, integration to Europe.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 10% chance that Georgia will be part of the European Union in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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