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Thursday, July 10, 2025, #124 (5935)

European Parliament Urges Tougher Sanctions on Georgian Government Over Democratic Backsliding

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to consider further restrictive measures against the ruling Georgian Dream party and the Georgian government, citing severe democratic backsliding and increasing authoritarianism in the country. (more)

Senior Diplomat Tornike Parulava Dismissed Amid Ministry Restructuring, Says Euro-Atlantic Integration Efforts Dismantled

Tornike Parulava, Director of the Euro-Atlantic Integration Department at Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced his dismissal this week, claiming that the move was part of a broader effort to dismantle departments responsible for European and Euro-Atlantic coordination. (more)

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"EU: Georgian Elections Not Democratic Without Opposition Freed" (more)

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Georgian Opposition Parties Face Dilemmas

The pro-Western opposition, under threat of elimination from the ruling party Georgian Dream, is currently facing two major dilemmas: how to respond to the Tsulukiani-led parliamentary commission, and whether to participate in the upcoming local self-government elections scheduled for the fall (more)
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