EU to Monitor Georgia's Parliamentary Elections

The EU will closely monitor the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 26 in Georgia, expecting that they will meet international standards. It also emphasizes that democratic institutions and processes play a crucial role in evaluating a candidate country's readiness to join the European Union,” said a representative of the European Union.

He noted that Brussels is "concerned about statements made by the Prime Minister and other officials from the 'Georgian Dream' regarding the prohibition of all opposition parties.” Earlier, the ruling party 'Georgian Dream' announced that if it gains a constitutional majority following the autumn parliamentary elections, the United National Movement party led by former president Saakashvili will be deemed unconstitutional, and the mandates of its members will be revoked. Meanwhile, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze clarified that 'Georgian Dream' does not intend to prohibit the activities of other opposition parties.