The News in Brief
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
United National Movement Urges Establishment of Investigative Commission to Address Overcoming President's Veto
The United National Movement has emphasized the necessity of establishing an investigative commission in Parliament to address the matter of overcoming the President's veto.
According to the chairman of the faction, Tina Bokuchava, the majority did not have enough deputies to vote to overcome the veto.
"Very often, the majority does not have a quorum in Parliament, and very important decisions are made against the background of unauthorized sessions. Among them was the decision to overcome the veto of the President, which concerned a very important state institution - the election administration. We believe that a special commission should be created to study this issue," she said.
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the chairman of the faction the Georgian Dream, responded to Bokuchava and asked to familiarize with the regulations. He noted that the chairman of the parliamentary group/faction can express a claim regarding the voting by following the relevant procedure.
Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili Meets with President of German Bundestag Bärbel Bas
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, held a meeting with the President of the German Bundestag, Bärbel Bas.
The focus of the discussion was on the existing relations between Georgia and Germany, as well as the potential for future cooperation.
Acknowledgment was made of Germany's contribution to Georgia's institutional and socio-economic transformation, along with their support in implementing reforms that pave the way for European Union membership.
The meeting emphasized the progress Georgia has made towards EU accession, including ongoing reforms aligned with the recommendations of the European Council. Germany's unwavering support for Georgia's aspirations to join the EU was highly valued. The Prime Minister reiterated the government's firm commitment to European integration and highlighted Georgia's endeavors to fulfill the 12-point recommendations of the European Commission.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the President of the German Bundestag for Germany's support in safeguarding Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and policy of non-recognition. The significance of Germany's involvement in the EU observation mission and their active participation in the implementation of the NATO-Georgia essential package, both in terms of expertise and financial support, was underscored.
United National Movement Urges Establishment of Investigative Commission to Address Overcoming President's Veto
According to the chairman of the faction, Tina Bokuchava, the majority did not have enough deputies to vote to overcome the veto.
"Very often, the majority does not have a quorum in Parliament, and very important decisions are made against the background of unauthorized sessions. Among them was the decision to overcome the veto of the President, which concerned a very important state institution - the election administration. We believe that a special commission should be created to study this issue," she said.
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the chairman of the faction the Georgian Dream, responded to Bokuchava and asked to familiarize with the regulations. He noted that the chairman of the parliamentary group/faction can express a claim regarding the voting by following the relevant procedure.
Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili Meets with President of German Bundestag Bärbel Bas
The focus of the discussion was on the existing relations between Georgia and Germany, as well as the potential for future cooperation.
Acknowledgment was made of Germany's contribution to Georgia's institutional and socio-economic transformation, along with their support in implementing reforms that pave the way for European Union membership.
The meeting emphasized the progress Georgia has made towards EU accession, including ongoing reforms aligned with the recommendations of the European Council. Germany's unwavering support for Georgia's aspirations to join the EU was highly valued. The Prime Minister reiterated the government's firm commitment to European integration and highlighted Georgia's endeavors to fulfill the 12-point recommendations of the European Commission.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the President of the German Bundestag for Germany's support in safeguarding Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and policy of non-recognition. The significance of Germany's involvement in the EU observation mission and their active participation in the implementation of the NATO-Georgia essential package, both in terms of expertise and financial support, was underscored.