Georgia's Ruling Party Moves to Outlaw Major Opposition Ahead of Court Battle

Georgias ruling party, Georgian Dream, is seeking to outlaw major opposition parties ahead of a crucial court battle, signaling a troubling shift toward authoritarianism in the EU candidate nation.

• The ruling party, Georgian Dream, announced plans to file a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court to ban three major opposition groups, including Mikheil Saakashvilis United National Movement.
• Shalva Papuashvili, a prominent member of Georgian Dream, stated that the move targets the Coalition for Change and the Strong Georgia bloc, escalating tensions in the Georgian Parliament.
• This legal action is perceived as a significant step towards undermining democratic processes in Georgia (country), raising concerns about political freedoms ahead of upcoming elections.