Georgia’s opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country’s role in Europe

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Georgian Pres. Salome Zourabichvili has called for protests outside parliament on Monday after the country's ruling party, Georgian Dream, secured 54% of the vote in Saturday's disputed parliamentary election.

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The country's electoral commission said that the Georgian Dream had won 89 seats in the 150-seat parliament — far more than the 76 needed to form a government and appoint a prime minister.

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Georgia's opposition parties — Gvaramia, Melia, Girchi, and Droa — have claimed that the elections were "stolen" and will share evidence of election fraud with "local and international observers."

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Two exit polls — by Edison and HarrisX — put the opposition ahead of the Georgian Dream, 51.9% to 40.9% and 48% to 42%, respectively. A third poll by Imedi TV found that the ruling party would win with 56% of the votes.

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Cases of physical altercations were reported at multiple polling stations across the country, with voting being suspended at a polling station in Marneuli's 69th precint due to the violence.

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The vote on Saturday was widely considered a referendum on whether the former Soviet nation should align with the West or Russia, even as the Georgian Dream maintains that EU membership is a goal for 2030.

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The opposition should feel disappointment that Georgian Dream may emerge as the winner. However, given the election violations reported, and the fact that party is unlikely to secure a constitutional majority, the opposition must celebrate its own survival.

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Analysis: After Preliminary Election Results, Disappointment For Georgia's Opposition

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

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

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Republic of Georgia's Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

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The opposition should feel disappointment that Georgian Dream may emerge as the winner. However, given the election violations reported, and the fact that the party is unlikely to secure a constitutional majority, the opposition must celebrate its own survival.

Republic of Georgia's Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

Republic of Georgia's Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

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