Georgian Dream’s Authoritarian Push Ahead of the Pivotal Elections
On August 20, 2024, Georgian Dream (GD), the ruling party of Georgia, announced an anti-democratic, anti-liberal agenda for the upcoming October 26 elections. The party aims to secure a constitutional majority to pursue four key initiatives: banning political opposition, cracking down on “gay propaganda,” revising the governance system, and enhancing the Georgian Orthodox Church’s role in the […]
Webinar: Between Loyalty and Resistance: Media in Georgia’s Polarized Election | 17 OCT 2024 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) is pleased to invite to our third webinar on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia. With less than two weeks until e-day, this webinar focuses on the media landscape in the run-up to Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary elections. The media in Georgia has long faced pressure from politicians, but […]
Interim Report of Pre-Election Monitoring in Georgia (27 August – 30 September)
Introduction The next parliamentary elections in Georgia will be held on October 26, 2024. For the first time in the country’s history, Georgian citizens will elect the highest representative body through a proportional electoral system, which will play a decisive role in the composition of the government, along with the election of the President of […]
Webinar: Georgia’s Countdown to E-Day: Campaign Peaks and Pitfalls | 10 OCT 2024 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) is pleased to invite to our second webinar on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia. With less than three weeks until Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary elections, this webinar aims to explore the critical issues affecting the nation’s democratic development and European integration. The electoral campaign is marked by increasing […]
Unofficial Pre-Election Campaign Monitoring Report for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections
Parliamentary elections in Georgia are scheduled for October 26, 2024. In accordance with the legislation of Georgia, the official pre-election period began 60 days before the election day – August 27; however, the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (hereinafter ISFED) began monitoring the pre-election processes across the entire country, inclusive of 73 electoral […]
GYLA and ISFED consider the decision of the Anti-Corruption Bureau to be unlawful
The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) and the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) express their views on the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s decision made on September 24 to declare Transparency International Georgia and its Executive Director, Eka Gigauri, as well as the organization Choose Europe, its director Khatuna Lagazidze and co-founders, as entities with […]
Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia: pressure on human rights defenders intensifies
The human rights situation in some post-Soviet countries continues to deteriorate. It is particularly noticeable in Russia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Viasna offers a selection of repressions against human rights defenders, independent media representatives and public activists in August. Azerbaijan: “Abzas Media Case”, persecution of Anar Mammadli and new political prisoners New charges against those arrested […]
CEC Decree That Alters the Timelines for Casting Lots in Precinct Election Commissions is Inconsistent with the Law
On August 16, 2024, the Central Election Commission of Georgia (CEC) adopted a decree changing the timelines for casting lots to distribute functions among Precinct Election Commission (PEC) members. According to this decree, the casting of lots will be held for all PECs in advance, no later than 7 days before the voting (election) day. […]
ISFED shares findings on Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections pre-election environment
The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) has released a comprehensive assessment of the pre-election environment ahead of Georgia’s pivotal 2024 parliamentary elections. This report highlights significant developments and challenges that shape the electoral process in Georgia. About ISFED: The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) is a leading Georgian civil […]
Online Round Table: European perspectives, Russian Law, and a new electoral system: What to know about Georgia’s 2024 elections
Online round table “European perspectives, Russian Law, and a new electoral system: What to know about Georgia’s 2024 elections” The parliamentary elections in Georgia, set for October 26, 2024, occur amid weeks of continued peaceful protests against the law “On transparency of foreign influence” pushed by the ruling Georgian Dream party and efforts to intimidate […]