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We are still very optimistic that EU membership by 2030 is achievable, Georgia’s PM says

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Euronews, in an exclusive interview, that Brussels needs to be more flexible in EU membership talks.

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Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren.

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EU calls for 'calm and restraint' after Georgia vote

The European Union called on authorities in Georgia to ensure the right to protest, after the government accused opposition movements of trying to launch a coup during controversial elections.

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Georgia's prime minister accuses opposition of attempting to topple him and vows further crackdown

Kobakhidze says he’s prepared to engage in dialogue and establish relations with everyone, including the EU, and move on from mass violent protests which have gripped the country for close to a year.

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Georgia’s prime minister announces crackdown on dissent after Tbilisi protests

Irakli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador of supporting ‘attempt to overthrow constitutional order’

The Guardian - UK

Georgia PM Vows Sweeping Crackdown After 'Foiled Coup'

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed opposition arrests Sunday after police used force against opposition protesters who tried to enter the presidential palace in what he termed was a coup bid during a controversial election.

International Business Times

Georgia PM vows sweeping crackdown after 'foiled coup'

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Georgia PM Announces Sweeping Crackdown On Opposition After 'Foiled Coup'

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed opposition arrests Sunday after the ruling party won local elections and police used force against protesters who tried to enter the presidential palace.

International Business Times

Georgia Votes In Local Polls As Opposition Urges 'Last-chance' Protest

Georgia votes in local polls on Saturday as the country's opposition urges thousands to take to the streets in a "last chance" to save democracy, with the government warning of a tough response to those it casts as seeking "revolution".

International Business Times

Georgia heads to municipal elections amid partial opposition boycott

Georgia is set to hold local elections on Saturday amid a boycott by eight opposition parties. Others are participating, highlighting divisions within the opposition.

Euronews

Georgian PM Kobakhidze says EU membership path remains 'steady and irreversible'

PM Kobakhidze insists that Georgia's goal of EU membership by 2030 is realistic, despite past paused talks and strained relations.

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Georgia's path toward EU membership remains steady and irreversible

Georgia’s path is European, peaceful, and principled. We are doing our part. We remain steadfast in reform, committed to our obligations, and focused on delivering results, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze writes in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews.

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Jailed Georgian politicians allege links between ruling party and Iran in letter to UK

Exclusive: Imprisoned opposition leaders call on foreign secretary to impose sanctions over ‘unprecedented expansion’ of Iranian influence

The Guardian - UK

Moldova's prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'

Moldovan authorities have accused Russia of conducting a hybrid war to try to derail the country’s EU path by meddling in elections, illicitly funding pro-Russian parties and running disinformation campaigns.

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World reacts to peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Iran has said it will block a corridor planned along its border as part of the deal, citing concerns over potential foreign intervention.

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Georgia faces European Parliament's criticism over rule of law and Russian influence

With 490 votes in favour and 147 against, MEPs adopted a report which “deplores the backsliding of the rule of law as well as the growing Russian influence on the ruling party, Georgian Dream."

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Georgia arrests second opposition figure in days as ruling party faces more protests

Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process.

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Georgia's EU accession is moving 'in a very active way', first deputy prime minister tells Euronews

Since last year, Georgia’s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.

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Georgia's Kobakhidze engages with European leaders at Tirana summit, signalling thaw in EU relations

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.

The Independent UK

A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarm

Over 40 Georgians have been jailed on criminal charges stemming from anti-government protests that have roiled the South Caucasus nation for weeks

International Business Times

Georgia Set To Inaugurate Disputed President Amid Political Crisis

Georgia is set to inaugurate on Sunday a ruling party loyalist as president, after his election was declared "illegitimate" by the outgoing leader and the pro-Western opposition.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Bidzina Ivanishvi, founder of Georgia’s ruling party

Sanctions come amid mass protests against the Georgian government’s decision to pause EU accession efforts.

International Business Times

Georgia Protests Enter 13th Night As EU Threatens 'Measures'

Pro-Europe protests showed no sign of abating Tuesday, with thousands taking to the streets as the European Union warned it could punish Tbilisi for its crackdown on demonstrators.

International Business Times

Thousands Rally In Georgia's 12th Day Of Pro-EU Protests

Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.

International Business Times

Dozens Arrested In Overnight Crackdown On Georgia Pro-EU Protests

Georgian police said on Saturday they arrested dozens of people during a crackdown on pro-EU protesters who rallied Friday for a ninth consecutive day against the government decision to shelve talks on joining the bloc.

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