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Papuashvili: No Legal Grounds for EU to Suspend Georgia's Visa-Free Travel

Speaker of Parliament Shalva Papuashvili has responded to newly announced reforms to the European Union's visa-free suspension mechanism, stating that there is no legal basis for the EU to revoke Georgia's visa-free regime. (more)

Zurab Girchi Japaridze's Trial Adjourned Until June 23

The trial of Zurab Girchi Japaridze, leader of the opposition coalition Coalition for Change, was held on Monday at the Tbilisi City Court, where proceedings continued over his refusal to appear before the parliamentary investigative commission led by Tea Tsulukiani. (more)

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"GD Parliament to Abolish National Security Council" (more)

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)