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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Mark Meadows’ plea to transfer his Georgia election-related criminal case to federal court, a decision that blocks the former White House chief of staff from seeking immunity under federal jurisdiction. Meadows, a former congressman and a close Trump ally, faces racketeering and other charges linked to attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. He has pleaded not guilty, maintaining his actions were part…

Thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, on Monday, raising their voices in protest against alleged fraud in the Oct. 26 parliamentary election. Amid claims of Russian interference, protesters are demanding a fresh election and an investigation into the alleged manipulation. Protests Erupt Over Election Fraud Allegations Outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, a sea of Georgian and EU flags waved as protestors gathered in the…

Trump’s Legal Battle in Georgia Stalled as Presidential Role Adds New Hurdles As Donald J. Trump prepares to enter the White House once again, the state-level election interference case in Georgia may be one of the few legal challenges still standing. But his new role could introduce delays that might stretch into years, leaving some wondering if he will ever truly face trial in Georgia. Federal criminal cases against Mr.…

Michael Roth, Chairman of the Bundestag Foreign Relations Committee, has recently reversed his position on the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgia. In a candid interview with “PalitraNews,” Roth acknowledged his previous opposition to such a measure but now believes it may be necessary to send a strong message to the Georgian government. A Shift in Perspective Roth’s change of heart comes amid growing concerns within the European Union over…

In a strong statement of support for transparent electoral processes, Michael Roth, Chairman of the German Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee, has underscored that the European Union will not recognize Georgia’s recent elections without an independent investigation. Meeting with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, Roth called for a thorough examination into allegations of voter intimidation and manipulation in the October 26 elections. Calls for Transparency and Accountability in Election Investigation During his…

Today, a major protest rally called “We Are Europe” is set to take place on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. Protesters, led by opposition parties and civil society representatives, are calling for new parliamentary elections, rejecting the legitimacy of the current parliament and electoral process. Protesters Gather on Rustaveli Avenue in Demand for Change The rally, scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. local time outside Georgia’s Parliament building, marks another chapter…

The Women’s Initiative Supporting Group (WISG) clarified on Monday that its complaint against Georgia’s contentious ‘foreign agents law’ was indeed filed with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg. This statement came after government-aligned media outlets circulated claims suggesting that NGOs, including WISG, had not submitted the complaint. Addressing Misinformation Spread by Government-Affiliated Media In a recent social media post, WISG countered what it described as misinformation, stating…

UN Women Georgia has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering women interested in politics and leadership roles. The Women’s Leadership Academy, created in partnership with the Eastern European Center for Multiparty Democracy, offers an in-depth training course designed to equip women with the skills needed to thrive in the political arena. Building a New Generation of Female Leaders The Leadership Academy represents a step forward in UN Women’s ongoing…

Protesters in Tbilisi took to the streets, blocking Rustaveli Avenue on Monday to demand a new round of parliamentary elections. With opposition leaders, EU delegates, and civil society figures taking the stage, the demonstrators rejected the legitimacy of recent election results, calling for an end to what they see as a flawed government process. Opposition and EU Delegates Unite in Call for Democratic Reform The “We Are Europe” rally drew…