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Georgia protesters clash with police after government suspends talks on joining EU

Protesters clashed with police in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, in the early hours of Friday after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that his government was delaying European Union (EU) accession talks until 2028.

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Protesters clashed with police in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, in the early hours of Friday after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that his government was delaying European Union (EU) accession talks until 2028.

Police used water cannons, pepper spray, and tear gas to disperse protesters as masked individuals attempted to force their way into parliament, throwing fireworks at officers. The interior ministry reported the detention of at least 43 protesters and the injuries of three police officers.

Police used water cannons, pepper spray, and tear gas to disperse protesters as masked individuals attempted to force their way into parliament, throwing fireworks at officers. The interior ministry reported the detention of at least 43 protesters and the injuries of three police officers.

Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, <a href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/republic-of-georgias-ruling-party-claims-election-victory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">declared victory in the recent parliamentary election</a>. However, the opposition accused the government of manipulating the results. This election has also drawn criticism from the EU, who also passed a resolution condemning the election as "neither free nor fair" on Thursday.

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Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, declared victory in the recent parliamentary election. However, the opposition accused the government of manipulating the results. This election has also drawn criticism from the EU, who also passed a resolution condemning the election as "neither free nor fair" on Thursday.

Georgian Pres. Salome Zourabichvili has also accused the ruling party of manipulating the election results with the support of Russia. Zourabichvili said the suspension of EU talks was the "conclusion of the constitutional coup that has been unfolding for several weeks."

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Georgian Pres. Salome Zourabichvili has also accused the ruling party of manipulating the election results with the support of Russia. Zourabichvili said the suspension of EU talks was the "conclusion of the constitutional coup that has been unfolding for several weeks."

Kobakhidze has described the EU's election criticism disrespectful, accusing the bloc of trying to blackmail and manipulate Georgia. Kobakhidze also claimed he that Georgia would continue its path toward joining the EU.

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Kobakhidze has described the EU's election criticism disrespectful, accusing the bloc of trying to blackmail and manipulate Georgia. Kobakhidze also claimed he that Georgia would continue its path toward joining the EU.

The Prime Minister has stated that Georgia will still seek EU membership by 2030, but the ascension would happen "with dignity" and without an alleged "constant state of blackmail and manipulation"

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The Prime Minister has stated that Georgia will still seek EU membership by 2030, but the ascension would happen "with dignity" and without an alleged "constant state of blackmail and manipulation"

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Protesters clashed with police in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, in the early hours of Friday after PM Irakli Kobakhidze announced that his government was delaying European Union accession talks until 2028.

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Protesters clashed with police in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, in the early hours of Friday after PM Irakli Kobakhidze announced that his government was delaying European Union accession talks until 2028.

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Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, declared victory in the recent parliamentary election. However, the opposition accused the government of manipulating the results. This election has also drawn criticism from the European Union, as the election was widely viewed as a test of Georgia's aspirations for EU membership.

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Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, declared victory in the recent parliamentary election. However, the opposition accused the government of manipulating the results. This election has also drawn criticism from the European Union, as the election was widely viewed as a test of Georgia's aspirations for EU membership.

Relations between the EU and Georgia have recently declined, as Brussels accuses the Georgian government of employing authoritarian tactics and adopting pro-Russian positions.

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Relations between the EU and Georgia have recently declined, as Brussels accuses the Georgian government of employing authoritarian tactics and adopting pro-Russian positions.

Georgia has always had close ties with Russia, and under the Soviet era, Georgia was ruled by Moscow. President Salome Zourabichvili accused the ruling party of manipulating the election results with the support of Russia. She said the suspension of EU talks is the "conclusion of the constitutional coup that has been unfolding for several weeks."

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Georgia has always had close ties with Russia, and under the Soviet era, Georgia was ruled by Moscow. President Salome Zourabichvili accused the ruling party of manipulating the election results with the support of Russia. She said the suspension of EU talks is the "conclusion of the constitutional coup that has been unfolding for several weeks."

In response to the European Union's criticism, PM Kobakhidze lashed out at the EU calling the EU's response disrespectful. He accused the European Parliament of trying to blackmail and manipulate Georgia. Despite all the harsh language, he affirmed that Georgia will continue its path toward joining the European Union.

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In response to the European Union's criticism, PM Kobakhidze lashed out at the EU calling the EU's response disrespectful. He accused the European Parliament of trying to blackmail and manipulate Georgia. Despite all the harsh language, he affirmed that Georgia will continue its path toward joining the European Union.

The European Union stands with the freedom-loving people of Georgia. The election on October 26 was characterized by irregularities, leading to the conclusion that they were "neither free nor fair." Georgia's ruling party is responsible for the manipulation of the election results and for the overall deterioration of democracy in the country. The European Parliament is calling for international oversight of re-elections within a year and urging sanctions on top Georgian leaders, including the prime minister.

The European Union stands with the freedom-loving people of Georgia. The election on October 26 was characterized by irregularities, leading to the conclusion that they were "neither free nor fair." Georgia's ruling party is responsible for the manipulation of the election results and for the overall deterioration of democracy in the country. The European Parliament is calling for international oversight of re-elections within a year and urging sanctions on top Georgian leaders, including the prime minister.

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The elections on October 26 were free and fair. Georgia is a sovereign and independent nation that will not allow outside involvement in its internal affairs, even from the European Union. Georgia hopes to join the European Union by 2030, but it confronts a difficult road ahead. The government remains dedicated to accomplishing this aim while strongly opposing any European meddling in Georgian domestic politics. Furthermore, the opposition must refrain from any attempts to destabilize the country.

The elections on October 26 were free and fair. Georgia is a sovereign and independent nation that will not allow outside involvement in its internal affairs, even from the European Union. Georgia hopes to join the European Union by 2030, but it confronts a difficult road ahead. The government remains dedicated to accomplishing this aim while strongly opposing any European meddling in Georgian domestic politics. Furthermore, the opposition must refrain from any attempts to destabilize the country.

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There is a 5% chance Georgia will control South Ossetia and Abkhazia before 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community. 

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Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks

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The EU stands with the freedom-loving people of Georgia. The election on October 26 was characterized by irregularities, and Georgia's ruling party is responsible for the manipulation of the election results and for the overall deterioration of democracy in the country. With urgency, re-elections in Georgia must take place and sanctions the country's Georgia's corrupt leadership must be imposed.

The EU stands with the freedom-loving people of Georgia. The election on October 26 was characterized by irregularities, and Georgia's ruling party is responsible for the manipulation of the election results and for the overall deterioration of democracy in the country. With urgency, re-elections in Georgia must take place and sanctions the country's Georgia's corrupt leadership must be imposed.

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The elections on October 26 were free and fair. Georgia is a sovereign and independent nation that will not allow outside involvement in its internal affairs, even from the EU. The government remains dedicated to accomplishing the aim of joining the EU while strongly opposing any European meddling in Georgian domestic politics. Furthermore, the opposition must refrain from any attempts to destabilize the country.

The elections on October 26 were free and fair. Georgia is a sovereign and independent nation that will not allow outside involvement in its internal affairs, even from the EU. The government remains dedicated to accomplishing the aim of joining the EU while strongly opposing any European meddling in Georgian domestic politics. Furthermore, the opposition must refrain from any attempts to destabilize the country.

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