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We will continue on our path toward the European Union; however, we will not allow anyone to keep us in a constant state of blackmail and manipulation, which is utterly disrespectful to our country and society,
Kobakhidze said
Georgian Dream's self-proclaimed government is doing everything it can to destroy Georgia's chances of joining the EU,
said one demonstrator, 39-year-old schoolteacher Laura Kekelidze
Police actions in Tbilisi mark another punitive attack on the right to peaceful assembly,
Amnesty International saidThey know their authoritarian rule is incompatible with EU membership,
she told AFPTo de-escalate the situation, law enforcement officers have used special measures prescribed by law,
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Do you serve Russia or Georgia?"
Zourabichvili asked riot police at the scene
This country is returning to Russia, which we barely got rid of."
She said
We must clearly show the relevant European politicians and bureaucrats, who are completely devoid of European values, that they should not speak to Georgia with blackmail and insults, but with dignity
Kobakhidze said
Throughout the night, protesters set fire to unidentified objects on Rustaveli Avenue, erected barricades, damaged property belonging to the Tbilisi municipality and private individuals, and threw glass bottles, stones, metal objects and pyrotechnics at the police
it said in a statementThe self-proclaimed, illegitimate government has already legally signed the betrayal of Georgia and the Georgian people.”
Giorgi Vashadze, a prominent opposition leader, wrote on Facebook
Georgian Dream didn’t win the elections, it staged a coup. There is no legitimate parliament or government in Georgia,
said 20-year-old demonstrator Shota SabashviliToday, this nonexistent and illegitimate government declared war on its own people,
she added, calling herself the country’s “sole legitimate representative”.We have decided not to put the issue of opening negotiations with the European Union on the agenda until the end of 2028. Also, we refuse any budgetary grant from the European Union until the end of 2028.”
As a result, it saidToday marks a significant point, or rather, the conclusion of the constitutional coup that has been unfolding for several weeks,
she told a news conference alongside opposition leaders