The News in Brief
Monday, October 14, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Georgian President Zourabichvili to Present Technical Government Before Elections, Urges Opposition to Commit to Pro-European Charter
On October 12, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili announced her intention to form a technical government ahead of the parliamentary elections. During a briefing at the Orbeliani Palace, she called on the four main opposition alliances to reaffirm their commitment to the Georgian Charter, which outlines the country's plan to return to the European Union path.
Zourabichvili emphasized that the Charter aims to unite political forces and prevent Georgia from falling back into the Russian sphere of influence. She has been meeting with the pro-European opposition groups - Unity to Save Georgia, Coalition for Changes, Strong Georgia, and For Georgia - to review the Charter and ensure all its points are met. The President also received assurances from European leaders that Georgia's EU accession talks would resume if the Charter is fully implemented.
While Zourabichvili confirmed broad support from opposition parties, she highlighted differing interpretations of one key point: the formation of a technical government responsible for executing the Charter. She stressed that this government, focused solely on implementing the Charter, must be in place before the elections to ensure stability and progress under parliamentary oversight.
Zourabichvili urged opposition parties to demonstrate their full commitment to the Charter, warning that the country's future stability relies on this collective effort.
TV Networks Rustavi 2 and TV Imedi Found in Violation of Election Code
The Georgian Communications Commission has found TV Company Rustavi 2 and TV Imedi in violation of the Election Code for failing to air paid political advertisements. Rustavi 2 was cited for not broadcasting paid ads from the political union Strong Georgia - Lelo for the People, for Freedom, despite having a signed agreement to do so. Meanwhile, TV Imedi faced similar charges for refusing to air both paid political ads and illegal dissemination of public opinion poll results.
The Commission has drawn up a protocol of administrative offenses against both TV stations. According to the complaint filed by Strong Georgia - Lelo, TV Imedi's refusal to air the opposition's political advertisements became public knowledge on the same day through media reports.
Georgian President Zourabichvili to Present Technical Government Before Elections, Urges Opposition to Commit to Pro-European Charter
Zourabichvili emphasized that the Charter aims to unite political forces and prevent Georgia from falling back into the Russian sphere of influence. She has been meeting with the pro-European opposition groups - Unity to Save Georgia, Coalition for Changes, Strong Georgia, and For Georgia - to review the Charter and ensure all its points are met. The President also received assurances from European leaders that Georgia's EU accession talks would resume if the Charter is fully implemented.
While Zourabichvili confirmed broad support from opposition parties, she highlighted differing interpretations of one key point: the formation of a technical government responsible for executing the Charter. She stressed that this government, focused solely on implementing the Charter, must be in place before the elections to ensure stability and progress under parliamentary oversight.
Zourabichvili urged opposition parties to demonstrate their full commitment to the Charter, warning that the country's future stability relies on this collective effort.
TV Networks Rustavi 2 and TV Imedi Found in Violation of Election Code
The Commission has drawn up a protocol of administrative offenses against both TV stations. According to the complaint filed by Strong Georgia - Lelo, TV Imedi's refusal to air the opposition's political advertisements became public knowledge on the same day through media reports.