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Protests outside parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia have been happening every single night for 3 weeks now, and they show no signs of stopping.
They're already making plans for New Year's Eve, and legitimate President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvilli has just announced she will be joining them.
Oh, and keep an eye out for the 29th - it's singles night at the protests. I'm not even joking.
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A delegation from the European Parliament has arrived in Georgia. The MEPs include Rasa Juknevičienė (Lithuania), Michał Szczerba (Poland), Nathalie Loiseau (France), Bernard Guetta (France), Tobias Cremer (Germany), and Reinier van Lanschot (Netherlands).
They are meeting now with opposition parties and later with President Zourabichvilli. The fact they are meeting with the opposition and not the ruling Georgian Dream party speaks volumes.
"Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia Gareth Ward expressed his dismay at the decisions made by the Georgian Dream party, including those seen as a deviation from Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic path. “We are shocked by the violence used by law enforcement and informal groups,” the Ambassador said in his address in the Georgian language, calling the actions “unacceptable” and urging their immediate cessation."
UK Ambassador: We are Shocked by Law Enforcement Violence
In a video address released on December 12, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia Gareth Ward expressed his dismay at the decisions made by the Georgian Dream party, including those seen as a deCivil.ge (Civil Georgia)
This is Rasa Juknevičienė meeting with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvilli. Jukneviciene leads a delegation of MEP's visiting Tbilisi, Georgia today.
The delegation plans to meet with opposition leaders, the president, civil society groups and members of independent media in Georgia. Significantly, they have announced no plans to meet with the Georgian government.
For now, everybody is remaining tight lipped about exactly what is being discussed. Watch this space...
"We ask the Georgian authorities to re-conduct these elections under certain conditions and in accordance with the norms that we in the European Union respect."
Michal Szczerba,
MEP,
Poland.
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ევროპარლამენტარი მიჰალ შჩერბა - ჩვენ ვთხოვთ საქართველოს ხელისუფლებას, ეს არჩევნები თავიდან ჩაატაროს გარკვეული პირობებით და იმ ნორმების შესაბამისად, რომელსაც ჩვენ ევროკავშირში პატივს ვცემთ
უნდა ითქვას, რომ საპარლამენტო არჩევნები თავისუფალი და სამართლიანი არ ყოფილა, - ამის შესახებ ევროპარლამენტარმა მიჰალ შჩერბამwww.interpressnews.ge
In Tbilisi, Georgia tomorrow, there are 14 separate protests planned. Different sectors of society are all planning individual protests - lawyers, psychologists, the wine industry, musicians, d.j.s, H.R, Marketing, P.R...., they're all likely to meet up at the end of the day for the 16th consecutive night of protest outside parliament.
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"At the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers, 35 countries said Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement not to pursue the opening of EU accession negotiations and to reject EU financial assistance until 2028 “appears to be in violation of the Georgian Constitution.”
The statement does not refer to Irakli Kobakhidze as “Prime Minister.”
Over 35 CoE Countries Say the Authorities are Failing on their Commitments
On December 11, 35 Council of Europe (CoE) member states made a statement at the CoE Committee of Ministers condemning the police violence and saying, "We stand with the Georgian people in support ofCivil.ge (Civil Georgia)
In Tbilisi, Georgia, today there are at least 17 separate protest actions going on in multiple locations. The city is at a standstill already, and they all seem to be merging into one huge protest.
It's impossible to keep up with them all. I'm keeping an eye out for the d.j.s and the wine makers, and the place where those two meet.
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This is Lithuanian MEP Rasa Jukneviciene outside parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia. She was one of a delegation of 7 MEPs who joined the protestors in Georgia last night on their 15th night of protests against the illegitimate government.
This act of solidarity meant the world to Georgians. Standing with Georgia. Literally.
🇬🇪❤️🇪🇺❤️🇬🇪
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The Georgian Tech sector are marching in protest against the government for the second day in Tbilisi, Georgia, and their messaging is on point.
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"Community marches are quickly becoming so widespread in Georgia that a Facebook cat lovers group also discusses organizing one. I swear to God.
I feel like it's a matter of principle that us dog lovers do something as well."
Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgia.
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The breadth and depth of protests in Tbilisi and other towns and cities across Georgia today is truly astonishing.
It's impossible to mention all the different sectors, but even the local bakeries are joining in.
We Bake Freedom!
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In Georgia, the government have tried to dismiss the massive protests happening everywhere for over 2 weeks now. They portrayed them as a few students and opposition party activists.
So, to prove them wrong, Georgia is seeing how many different sections of society can have separate protests today.
And it's getting super competitive. I think the construction workers waving flags on top of a massive crane are really going for the prize.
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"Today, the Georgian civil society has become consolidated… The idea of a European Georgia has united the nation… And the national accord has been achieved.”
“This enormous protest is solely about achieving new elections, because there is no other peaceful way out… There is no peace without free and fair elections.”
“You cannot jail everyone.”
President Salome Zourabichvili,
Georgia.
The EU is meeting on Monday to discuss sanctions against Georgia. It's expected that Hungary will veto any EU wide sanctions.
Behind the scenes, Germany, France and Poland and others are said to be getting ready to act in a 'coalition of the willing' to sanction Georgia as individual countries. It has to happen.
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EU-Erweiterung und Protest: Bundesregierung setzt sich für Sanktionen gegen Georgien ein
Das Auswärtige Amt will sich nach SPIEGEL-Informationen für gezielte EU-Sanktionen in der Causa Georgien einsetzen. Für den Fall, dass Ungarn blockiert, soll es einen Plan B geben.Timo Lehmann (DER SPIEGEL)
In Georgia, 'voting' is happening now in parliament for the new president.
Ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili of the Georgian Dream party is the firm favourite to win. That's mostly because the opposition party won't be voting as they refuse to attend the illegitimate parliament. Also, Kavelashvili is the only candidate on the ballot.
When Georgians say their democracy has been hijacked, this is what they mean.
In Tbilisi, Georgia, the illegitimate government are illegitimately voting for an illegitimate new president.
Meanwhile, outside, the current president Salome Zourabichvilli is walking around among the protestors to remind them that she is still the legitimate president, she is still with them, and is not going anywhere.
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In Tbilisi, Georgia, as one of several protests planned for today, the Mothers march is taking place.
"I didn't give birth to nine kids for them to live in Russia."
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"The appointment of Mikheil Kavelashvili — a figure lacking education, intellect, and any qualifications for the role — as “President” is nothing short of Bidzina Ivanishvili mocking the Georgian people.
It is a brazen display of arrogance, signaling that if he so desires, he could install a zebra in the Presidential Palace and compel us to call it President. This is purely a demonstration of power."
Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
“Kavelashvili spent most of his time at Man City facing in the wrong direction, just as he now seems to be doing as the prospective Russia-apologist leader of Georgia."
Simon Curtis,
Author,
Man City fan.
"There were no real elections in Georgia today. What took place was a farce — just like in Russia, Belarus, and other autocracies.
The only legitimate official in Georgia is President Salome Zourabichvili, elected as a result of free elections.
Ivanishvili continues the state capture."
Rasa Jukneviciene,
MEP,
Lithuania.
"Estonia has expanded its original sanctions list of 11 Georgian officials to include another 14 high-ranking officials, judges as well as the prime minister of Georgia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Sunday.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna signed a directive serving as the basis for Estonia sanctioning another 14 Georgian officials and judges, including Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze."
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Estonia, Lithuania sanction Georgian prime minister over violence against protesters
Estonia slapped entry bans on Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and 13 other high-ranking officials on Sunday for authorizing violence against protesters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The move was coordinated with Lithuania.ERR News (Eesti Rahvusringhääling | ERR)
Mikheil Kavelashvili was 'voted' in as President of Georgia yesterday in a move which is seen as illegitimate by many. Many politicians and leaders globally yesterday reaffirmed that current president Salome Zourabichvilli is still the only legitimate leader in Georgia
So far, the only countries who have acknowledged the Kavelashvili presidency are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia.
Are you spotting the pattern yet?
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Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Georgia's new president?
53-year-old former Manchester City football player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become Georgia's new president.Orestes Georgiou Daniel (Euronews.com)
"Lithuania stands with the people of Georgia and their European dream.
In coordination with Estonia, we have expanded the list of sanctioned Georgian politicians by adding 17 more individuals, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
We will not tolerate the violence& oppression against peaceful protesters, journalists and the opposition.
It's time for joint EU level action now."
Kestutis Budris,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Lithuania.
“If Georgia falls under Russian control… the stakes are very high. This struggle is part of the larger confrontation between Europe and Russian aggression.
After Russia lost in Syria… failed to impose itself in Ukraine… and Moldova… should it win in Georgia?”
Salome Zourabichvilli,
Georgian President,
European Parliament Address.
President Zurabishvili’s Address to the European Parliament
On December 18, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili addressed the European Parliament on the violations of the October 26 elections, the pro-Russian steps taken by the ruling Georgian Dream party,Civil.ge (Civil Georgia)
"The current crisis has transcended the boundaries of party politics and is posing an imminent social and economic threat to the country. An urgent de-escalation of the situation is necessary. The most pragmatic way to de-escalate is to schedule new elections and release those arrested during the recent processes before the New Year."
Statement by business association Free Business Georgia, signed by over 800 Georgian companies.
In Georgia, it's another day, and another march on parliament. This time it's the parents of disabled people, demanding a European future with European rights for their children.
Who would deny them?
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‘Give me back my voice. Give me back my European future.’
'For 21 days,Georgians have peacefully protested against stolen elections and Russian-style repression
Their demand is clear:free & fair elections to preserve democracy. Georgians will not stop until it’s achieved!'
Salome Zourabichvilli
President of Georgia,
European Parliament Address.
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Georgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values | News | European Parliament
On Wednesday morning, the President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili delivered a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.www.europarl.europa.eu
This will surprise absolutely nobody.
Hungary, the only EU country that has recognized the new government in Georgia, has announced that it will veto any sanctions the E.U. try to put on Georgia.
"Nonsensical and unjustified", they say.
"Orban's a Russian stooge", (I say.)
Hungary Says to Veto Personal EU Sanctions as Georgian FM Visits Budapest
On December 10, Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili held a meeting and a joint press conference with her Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. During her visit to Hungary, she received confCivil.ge (Civil Georgia)
Salome Zourabichvilli, the unstoppable President of Georgia, today gave out medals for civic dedication to journalists and reporters covering the protests in Georgia.
Many journalists have been targeted by the ruling Georgian Dream party with detainment and hospitalisations, so this is a powerful gesture by the President, whose office is the last one not to be captured by the regime.
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