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A new mass protest is taking place in Tbilisi, near the Georgian parliament building. Citizens have gathered to oppose the decision of the “Georgian Dream” party to suspend EU accession talks until 2028. The day before, the police dispersed a large protest in Tbilisi.
According to Ekho Kavkaza, the latest demonstration at the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi began on Friday, 29 November.
The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that opposition supporters allegedly discussed the possibility of blocking strategic facilities. So far, the protest in Tbilisi is proceeding peacefully. Rustaveli Avenue has been blocked.
Specialized police equipment and special forces have been mobilized at Freedom Square and at the side entrances to the parliament.
Employees of many government agencies, including the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, have expressed protests against the country’s refusal to pursue EU integration. The document states that the government’s decision does not align with Georgia’s strategic interests.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, however, insists that EU integration is not being suspended. He specifically accused the EU Ambassador in Tbilisi of disinformation.
The refusal of EU integration contradicts Article 78 of the Georgian Constitution, which enshrines the course towards closer ties with the European Union.
