Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of ‘blackmail’
The statement by the prime minister came hours after he was reappointed to the job by members of the governing Georgian Dream party after its disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament.
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Citing 'Blackmail' Amid Election Controversy
The European Parliament condemned the election results as "neither free nor fair" and blamed the ruling party for Georgia's continued democratic backsliding. In a resolution, lawmakers called for a rerun under international oversight and urged the EU to impose sanctions and limit formal engagement with Georgia's government.
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Former Georgia national soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the country's new president. The former Premier ...
Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed ...
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