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"We believe that with your support Georgians will overcome and our common European future will unite us!" - writes the President.

President slams Gov’t handling of “peaceful protests” against EU integ...

“These are peaceful protests involving families and children”, she told the Georgian Public Broadcaster, citing her observations of the rallies as “unique in their lack of violence or vandalism”.The official also said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze “must resign” for “failed crisis management”, adding “a PM who cannot navigate through a crisis, seeks no political compromise, and resorts only to intimidation must be replaced”.Zourabichvili said once the PM resigned, she would annonce an election rerun within two weeks.The official, whose term expires this month with the new Presidential elections scheduled for December 14, highlighted the necessity for dialogue to “determine the framework” of the new parliamentary elections, claiming the approach represented “compromise, depolarisation, and stability, paving the way for a peaceful and democratic future for the nation”.The President further expressed concerns over the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics by demonstrators against the law enforcement, acknowledging safety risks but asserting “this is not the real issue”.She pointed instead to the presence of police forces in metro stations and residential areas, describing their actions as “intimidation against citizens”.Zourabichvili further defended her decision to engage directly with protesters, dismissing criticism over her attendance at demonstrations.“I stood with my people, I went to ask law enforcement why they were acting against citizens instead of protecting them”, she said.Addressing claims by Kobakhidze that the protests had been “brought under control” following seizures of fireworks and other items from opposition party offices in Tbilisi this week, the President dismissed them as “propaganda”, arguing that citizens' peaceful demands should have been respected from the outset.The President also reiterated her stance on the legitimacy of the Parliament after what she has described as “rigged” October elections, maintaining that an “illegitimate Parliament cannot elect a legitimate President” following the end of her term, and urging the public to “remain patient” for her forthcoming clarification on the issue.The President also claimed she “firmly stood” by Georgia’s “future as a democratic, independent nation”, adding “I will not apologise to nor compromise on our sovereignty”, in reference to  ruling party officials offering an apology to those in the Russian-occupied regions of the country, following the Government’s claims that the previous United National Movement Government had incited the 2008 Russia-Georgia war”. 

German Development Minister: cooperation with Georgian Gov’t “can no l...

In a social media post published by Peter Fischer, the German Ambassador to the country, Schulze said “no new projects will be done and no loan agreements will be signed”.The social media post also quotes the German Minister stating, "We may take further steps in coordination with the European Union and international partners".The protests are being held outside the Georgian Parliament in capital Tbilisi, as well as the Black Sea city of Batumi and western cities of Kutaisi and Zugdidi, with domestic opposition parties, non-governmental organisations, civil activists and citizens involved in the rallies.

Washington focused on engaging with Georgian Gov’t to “emphasise their...

In a press briefing, Patel also expressed “deep concerns” over reports of use of excessive police force against demonstrators, as well as arrests of, and attacks on journalists.He urged the Georgian Government to ensure peaceful nature of protests while “strictly adhering” to the rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.Patel highlighted the principles were “essential” to Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

US Senators strongly condemn the violence unleashed against peaceful p...

According to them, the move by the Georgian Dream to abandon EU accession negotiations is a complete betrayal of the absolute desire of the Georgian people to accept European values and institutions.“The Georgian Dream’s move to abandon European Union membership negotiations is a profound betrayal of the Georgian people’s clear and overwhelming desire to embrace European values and institutions. This is not the conduct of a government committed to democratic reforms and pluralism but of an insecure regime dragging Georgia toward Russian-style autocracy. These actions flagrantly violate international democratic norms and undermine the legitimate aspirations of the Georgian people.We strongly condemn the violence unleashed against peaceful protesters – tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons, beatings, and mass arrests have no place on the streets of Tbilisi. Georgian authorities responsible for human rights abuses and the erosion of democratic principles must face accountability from their own people and the international community. The Georgian people’s sacrifices for Euro-Atlantic integration demand our continued solidarity and action,” the statement said.