Georgia’s opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country’s role in Europe
NBCOct 24
US, EU Call for Probe into Republic of Georgia's Election Result
Above: Georgian opposition supporters rallied in front of the parliament building on Oct. 28, 2024, in Tbilisi to protest the results of the Parliamentary Elections. Image copyright: Nicolo Vincenzo Malvestuto/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
The US and the EU have called for an independent investigation into the Republic of Georgia's recent general election result, after the country's electoral commission announced an outright victory for Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's Georgian Dream party.
In separate posts on X (formerly Twitter), European Council Pres. Charles Michel and European Commission Pres. Ursula Von der Leyen called for the election to be investigated "swiftly, transparently and independently."
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Georgia's rigged election results are yet another damning blow to democracy inflicted at the hands of Russia. The country's governing cronies have, with the aid of Moscow, attempted to circumvent the voice of its pro-European people through blatant means such as ballot stuffing and violence. It's imperative that the West wakes up and finally stops Russia and its proxies from its consistent violations of the rule of law.
Pro-Russia narrative
It's clear that, having long sought a regime change within Georgia, the US and its allies have engaged in a widespread disinformation operation to undermine the results of the country's democratic process for geopolitical gain. Georgia's government must brace itself amid the growing threat of a foreign-led coup.