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The fourth term of Georgian Dream: a questionable victory

According to results published by the Central Election Commission (CEC), Georgian Dream (GD), which has been in power since 2012, won the parliamentary election in Georgia on 26 October, securing nearly 53.9% of the vote. In addition to this party, four pro-Western groups entered parliament: the Coalition for Change, centred around the Ahali party (11%),…

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Bloomberg: Russian intelligence infiltrated Georgian state institutions amid push for EU, NATO membership

From 2017 to 2020, Russian intelligence had access to data from Georgian energy companies, media platforms, the central bank, and government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance, according to documents and technical reports seen by Bloomberg. The documents reveal that the Kremlin intensified its influence on the state just…

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US announces sanctions against Georgian officials for human rights abuses

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Sept. 16 a new tranche of sanctions targeting Georgian officials and two private citizens characterized as “extremists” for their role in human rights abuses. “Today’s action underscores our concern about the consequences of anti-democratic actions in Georgia and efforts by key individuals to use violence and intimidation to achieve…

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