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The Georgian government, headed by the populist Georgian Dream party, announced the suspension of EU accession negotiations sparking significant political unrest.

The lawsuit alleges violations of constitutional principles, particularly the secrecy of the vote and universal suffrage, during the October 26 elections. The Court is expected to deliver a verdict in 30 days.

Police violently dispersed a 48-hour rally in Tbilisi, detaining at least a dozen demonstrators. The use of excessive force and obstruction of journalistic activities were condemned by civil society, media and the Public Defender of Georgia.

The Government of Georgia has been officially suspended from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) following its failure to address concerns related to recent legislative measures that threaten civic freedoms and fundamental rights.

Georgian civil society and media organisations filed an appeal against the restrictive ‘foreign agent law’ at the ECHR, highlighting the law's threat to fundamental freedoms and Georgia's European integration aspirations.

Despite widespread concerns from civil society, the Court's decision allows the foreign agent law to remain in effect until a final ruling is made. This has heightened fears of a shrinking civic space and Georgia’s commitment to EU integration.

CSOs criticise the law on the “Protection of Family Values and Minors” for restricting freedom of assembly and being used to divert public attention from urgent issues like poverty and inflation.

121 civil society and media organisations challenge the so-called "Russian law”. CSOs aim to repeal the law and temporarily suspend its unconstitutional clauses, emphasising the law's threat to EU and NATO integration and fundamental freedoms.

The law is expected to severely restrict Georgia’s civil society, jeopardizing the country's long-standing aspiration to join the EU, just months after being granted candidate status.

Georgia’s ruling party adopted the controversial law in its third and final reading by 84 votes against 30 on May 14, amid widespread local protests and despite international criticism.

Despite domestic unrest and concerns raised by international bodies, the ruling party proceeded with the legislation, prompting calls for careful consideration and adherence to democratic standards.

The reintroduction of the law was accompanied by protests and international criticism.