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Wednesday, September 17, 2025, #171 (5982)

British MP James MacCleary Vows Support for Democracy in Georgia and Beyond

British Member of Parliament James MacCleary has pledged solidarity with pro-democracy movements in Georgia, the Western Balkans, Hong Kong, and Ukraine, warning that authoritarianism advances when democratic forces hesitate. (more)

Georgian NGOs Express Solidarity with German Ambassador Amid Attacks from Ruling Party

A broad coalition of Georgian non-governmental organizations has issued a joint statement expressing full solidarity with Ernst Peter Fischer, the Ambassador of Germany to Georgia, after he became the target of what they describe as "groundless, aggressive and unworthy attacks" from the ruling Georgian Dream party. (more)

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"Elene Khoshtaria Rejects Court Proceedings and Legal Defense" (more)

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Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)
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