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Republic of Georgia: Protests Spread as PM Criticizes US

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    Above: Fireworks fired by protestors explode along police lines as the two sides clash outside the Georgia Parliament in Tbilisi on Dec. 1, 2024, during a demonstration against the government's decision to delay EU membership talks amid a post-election crisis. Image copyright: GIORGI ARJEVANIDZE/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

    The Spin

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    The ruling party is deliberately steering Georgia away from its European path and toward Russia's sphere of influence. The government's actions — including passing Russian-style laws targeting NGOs and LGBTQ+ rights — represent democratic backsliding and betray the will of 80% of Georgians who support EU membership.

    Metaculus Prediction

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


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