Opposition accuses Georgian Dream party of ‘constitutional coup’ after securing 54% of the vote with 99% of precincts countedGeorgia’s ruling party has won the parliamentary election, the electoral commission said early on Sunday, in a blow for the country’s long-held aspiration for EU membership.Georgia’s opposition did not admit defeat, accusing the ruling party of a “constitutional coup” and promising to announce protests, setting the stage for a potential political crisis that could further polarise the Caucasus country. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/27/georgia-election-calls-for-protests-as-ruling-pro-russia-party-declared-winner
Author : Pjotr Sauer in Tbilisi
Publish date : 2024-10-27 07:50:01
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Georgia election: calls for protests as ruling pro-Russia party declared winner
