Georgia authoritarianism

Georgian lawyer fined $1,454 over comment on MP's Facebook post

Georgia

June 16, 2026

The ruling is seen as one of the first cases brought under provisions imposing liability for verbally insulting a person holding political office.

Washington Post: Georgia is moving towards authoritarianism and closer ties with Iran

Georgia-USA

May 27, 2026

‘Why should Trump support an increasingly authoritarian government in Georgia?’

'Threat of censorship': What we know about Georgia’s new Interior Ministry department overseeing public communication

Georgia

May 26, 2026

Human rights advocates believe the department’s aim will be to establish broad state control over society.

New PACE resolution warns of risk of ‘one-party dictatorship’ in Georgia

Georgia

May 21, 2026

In the draft resolution, PACE’s Monitoring Committee expresses “serious concern” over current developments in the country.

Opinion: 'Georgian government’s goal is to intimidate people'

Georgia

May 20, 2026

Former deputy ombudsman comments on plans to create a unit to monitor “aggressive communication”.

French National Assembly adopts key resolution on Georgia

Georgia - EU

May 13, 2026

“Georgia’s European integration must remain possible, provided the country meets political conditions”

Helsinki Commission discusses situation in Georgia and possible “reset” in US ties

Georgia

February 12, 2026

George Mason University research fellow Olesya Vartanyan says US involvement is needed to resolve Georgia’s political crisis.

How Georgian Dream seeks legitimacy in the West: meetings, statements and a disconnect with reality

Georgia-USA

February 06, 2026

Government strategy focuses more on formal dialogue than on carrying out real reforms