Georgian protesters clash with police for a second night after EU talks are suspended
Georgian protesters clash with police for a second night after EU talks are suspended
Thousands of demonstrators protesting the Georgian government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union have clashed with police outside the parliament building for a second straight night.
Summary
Protests erupted in Georgia after the government suspended EU membership talks, sparking two nights of clashes with police in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Demonstrators accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party, linked to Russia, of election rigging and undermining democracy.
President Salome Zourabichvili joined protests, condemning police violence and the government’s stance. The EU had conditioned Georgia’s candidacy on reforms but suspended the process over anti-democratic laws.
Georgian PM Kobakhidze criticized EU “blackmail” and rejected grants until 2028, fueling accusations of authoritarianism and pro-Moscow policies. Tensions highlight Georgia’s volatile political trajectory.
EU deems Georgia to not have a democratic enough government
Government calls it blackmail and does something anti democratic.
Good going boys! That really showed them! :')
Hoping the president joining makes some sort of difference.
Also hoping for as little violence as possible.