Germany Backs Georgia's EU Candidacy Amidst Government Opposition and Protests
Germany actively supported Georgia's EU candidacy in December 2023, despite the Georgian government's contradictory actions and mass protests fueled by its stance against EU integration; experts warn of a potential slide towards authoritarianism, while the army is considered unlikely to intervene.
Germany Backs Georgia's EU Candidacy Amidst Government Opposition and Protests
Germany actively supported Georgia's EU candidacy in December 2023, despite the Georgian government's contradictory actions and mass protests fueled by its stance against EU integration; experts warn of a potential slide towards authoritarianism, while the army is considered unlikely to intervene.
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Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Membership Talks
Four nights of violent anti-government protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the government suspended European Union membership talks, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 hospitalizations; the unrest reflects deep divisions over Georgia's political future.
Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Membership Talks
Four nights of violent anti-government protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the government suspended European Union membership talks, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 hospitalizations; the unrest reflects deep divisions over Georgia's political future.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends EU Membership Bid After Election Criticism
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili suspended his country's EU membership bid until 2028 and rejected EU funding following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's October 26th elections as "unfree and unfair," citing election irregularities and the controversial "foreign agent" l...
Georgia Suspends EU Membership Bid After Election Criticism
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili suspended his country's EU membership bid until 2028 and rejected EU funding following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's October 26th elections as "unfree and unfair," citing election irregularities and the controversial "foreign agent" l...
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Georgia: Police Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
In response to ongoing protests against the Georgian Dream party's suspension of EU membership talks, police raided opposition offices, detained numerous opposition leaders, and used force to disperse crowds, resulting in over 300 arrests and dozens of injuries.
Georgia: Police Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
In response to ongoing protests against the Georgian Dream party's suspension of EU membership talks, police raided opposition offices, detained numerous opposition leaders, and used force to disperse crowds, resulting in over 300 arrests and dozens of injuries.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes
Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes
Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.
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40% Bias Score