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Gvaramia Calls for an End to Repressions Against Civil Servants
Nika Gvaramia, leader of the Coalition for Change, has called for the elimination of repressions against civil servants, emphasizing that such practices must end alongside the current regime. His remarks came following an event at Expo Georgia, where the Coalition for Change presented its vision for supporting civil servants.
According to Gvaramia, the coalition has concrete plans to address issues affecting public sector employees, including compensation, reinstatement, and salary increases. He underscored the crucial role of civil servants in guiding the country toward its historical goals and economic prosperity, stressing that no government should punish them for their political beliefs.
"Civil servants are the most important group that leads the country forward, toward its historical goals, leading people to prosperity. Under no government should they be punished for their political views. They have the full right to express their opinions in any form they choose.
We believe that the repressions currently being carried out against civil servants must be eliminated together with the regime. We have specific plans for this, including compensation that must be paid, reinstatement that must be ensured, and professional work conditions with even higher salaries," Gvaramia stated.
Kaladze Condemns Misuse of Public Funds Following Saakashvili Verdict
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has weighed in on the recent court ruling against former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, emphasizing that personal well-being should be funded through private savings rather than public resources. His comments followed the verdict in which Saakashvili was sentenced for embezzling a large amount of budget funds.
Speaking to journalists, Kaladze criticized the misuse of public money, stating that it is unacceptable for any official, regardless of rank, to finance personal expenses at the expense of taxpayers. He underscored that such actions erode public trust and violate ethical governance.
"It is very bad when an official-no matter their position-uses public funds for personal well-being. It is unthinkable to finance, for example, the education of your children or gifts for your girlfriends from the budget. If you want to do this, you should use your own savings and income, not taxpayer money," Kaladze asserted.
The Tbilisi City Court recently sentenced Saakashvili, Georgia's third president, to nine years in prison for the embezzlement of significant budgetary funds.
