democratic backsliding in Georgia

Opinion: After Moscow Mechanism report, Georgia is unlikely to ban opposition parties

Georgia

March 16, 2026

Conflict analyst Paata Zakareishvili on the impact of the OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism report

Political prisoners, repression and sanctions: debate on Georgia in European Parliament

Georgia - EU

March 12, 2026

Members of the European Parliament protested against political repression targeting opposition figures, journalists and civil society activists.

Georgia in reverse: how showcase of post-Soviet democratisation turned into a country with 'functionally pro-Russian' regime

Georgia - EU

February 04, 2026

How did this happen — and, above all, can it still be stopped?

Human Rights Watch raises alarm over rapid human rights decline in Georgia

Georgia

February 04, 2026

Pressure on civil society, independent media and peaceful protesters

Georgia considers criminalising rejection of government legitimacy

Georgia

February 04, 2026

The prime minister says the bill does not violate freedom of expression

Opinion: 'Even Ivanishvili is unhappy with situation in Georgia — because he is afraid'

Georgia

February 04, 2026

Georgia constitution author on amendments to the Grants Law

Georgian Dream effectively dismantles political freedoms - Social Justice Center

Georgia

February 03, 2026

Analysis of legislative changes in Georgia

Laura Thornton on Georgian Dream: 'Why should US leaders meet those who insult our ambassadors?'

Georgia-USA

February 02, 2026

McCain Institute global democracy director on US vice-president’s decision not to visit Georgia

EU human rights commissioner urges Georgian parliament not to adopt amendments to Law on Grants

Georgia - EU

February 02, 2026

“Amendments threaten normal and lawful civic activity”

Transparency International says arrests over pavement protests in Georgia violate the constitution

Protests in Georgia

January 23, 2026

‘This practice is closer to authoritarianism than democracy’

Clooney Foundation: Mzia Amaglobeli’s trial fell short of fair trial standards

Mzia Amaglobeli

January 16, 2026

The report also cites violations of the presumption of innocence and the unjustified severity of the sentence.

Georgia in 2025: key developments and challenges

Georgia

January 08, 2026

Pressure on independent media, arrests of opposition figures, deteriorating relations with the EU, and crackdowns on protest participants