The files we follow: Armenia-Azerbaijan relations; Georgia between Russian influence and Western aspirations; Georgia/Abkhazia and South Ossetia conflict; South Caucasian energy, trade and transport issues; Human rights in the South Caucasus.
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Context and initial reactions
As polling stations closed in Georgia on 26 October 2024, divergent exit polls led both the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party and the opposition to declare victory. Bidzina Ivanishvili, honorary leader of the GD, claimed that the party would maintain its dominance and envisioned a prosperous future for Georgia under its leadership. Meanwhile, opposition leaders such as Tina Bokuchava of UNM-Unity celebrated a ‘symbolic victory’ for European aspirations. Mamuka Khazaradze of Strong Georgia described the election as a rejection of the “pro-Russian government“, while Giorgi Gakharia of For Georgia urged caution, citing the margin of error in the polls and advocating patience until the final count.
OSCE/ODIHR preliminary report and conclusions on the election process
The OSCE issued a report highlighting polarisation and concerns about the impact of recent legislation on fundamental freedoms. Although the campaign was generally free, continued pressure on voters in the public sector raised doubts about the integrity of the vote.
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