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Kobakhidze Calls for Return of Public Debate, Blames 'Informal Forces' for Polarized Media

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called for the restoration of public political debates, arguing that they are essential for democracy and for voters to make informed choices, in a letter published on January 22. (more)

EU Moves to Suspend Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomatic Passport Holders

The European Commission has initiated a procedure to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian holders of diplomatic, service, and official passports, Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said on January 21. (more)

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"State Security Service Raids Retailers in Probe Into High Grocery Prices" (more)

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Georgia and the European Union: Outcomes of a Four-Year Period

The relationship between Georgia and the European Union in 2021-2025 can be assessed as a period of historic opportunities, yet simultaneously one of unprecedented regression and crisis. (more)
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