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Georgia’s Ruling Party Proposes E-Voting

Georgia’s Ruling Party Proposes E-Voting

Irakli Kobakhidze, Chairman of "Georgian Dream," stated on September 13 that the ruling party will develop a draught law on the widespread implementation of voter registration and voting using electronic equipment beginning in 2024, as part of the implementation of the European Commission's recommendations on electoral reform. According to the proposed bill, most polling stations, including all cities and large towns where at least 70% of voters live, will use electronic equipment to register voters and help them vote.
Opposition Slams Government over EU Candidacy Strategy

Opposition Slams Government over EU Candidacy Strategy

The first meeting to discuss a plan for dealing with the 12 suggestions made by the European Commission for Georgia's EU candidacy was hosted by Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on July 7. Lelo for Georgia, European Georgia, Strategy Aghmashenebeli, and the United National Movement, the largest opposition party, refused to participate in the process.
Generational Change in Georgian Politics

Generational Change in Georgian Politics

Current political changes in Georgian politics are thus of a much wider spectrum than often thought. We are dealing with the generational change which is directly tied into the dissolution or weakening of traditional political parties which dominated Georgia’s political landscape since at least 2003.
Two opposition protests held in Georgia

Two opposition protests held in Georgia

The first faction included the United National Movement (UNM), European Georgia, Labour Party, Democratic Movement-United Georgia, Lelo and Girchi. The other protest faction was led by the Alliance of Patriots.

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