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Thursday, October 22, 2026, #197 (6253)

Constitutional Court Rejects Opposition Motions on First Day of Party Ban Hearings

Georgia's Constitutional Court began hearings on Georgian Dream's lawsuit seeking to ban five opposition parties on October 21: the United National Movement (UNM), Coalition for Change, Strong Georgia - Lelo, the Federalists and For Georgia. (more)

Germany Says Georgia's Opposition Ban Case Is Further Distancing Country from EU

The case before Georgia's Constitutional Court seeking to ban opposition parties is further distancing the country from the European Union and weakening its domestic democracy, German Federal Foreign Office spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer has said. (more)

The News in Brief

"ALDE Calls for Tougher EU Sanctions Over Georgian Dream's Bid to Ban Opposition Parties" (more)

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Opinion & Analysis

Iranian Ambassador's Attempts to Reinterpret Georgia's History Draw Backlash

Iran's ambassador to Georgia has faced growing backlash over a series of statements concerning Shah Abbas I's actions against Georgia in the early 17th century. (more)
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