Georgia’s pro-west president says she remains ‘only legitimate president’ as new leader sworn in
GuardianDEC 31 2024
Republic of Georgia: Mikheil Kavelashvili Sworn in as President
Above: Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as Georgia's sixth president at a ceremony in Tbilisi on Dec. 29, 2024. Image copyright: Georgian Parliament/Handout/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative B
Georgia is heading in the wrong direction. The government is an increasingly authoritarian regime steering the country away from its EU aspirations and toward Russia. The installation of Kavelashvili as president represents the final consolidation of power under the Georgian Dream's control.