International observers recently held a meeting related to the parliamentary elections of Georgia that took place yesterday, emphasizing significant issues concerning the validity of the process as well as the outcome.
Pascal Allizard of the OSCE mentioned reports of pressure on voters and public officials, raising suspicions about whether citizens could peacefully cast their votes without the fear of consequences.
A PACE representative touched upon cases of voter bribery and multiple voting, indicating severe irregularities taking place at the polling stations.
A NATO parliamentary assembly member highlighted that these elections were a turning point for Georgia to prove its democracy, revealing pressure and a lack of freedom for voters.
The head of the European Parliament delegation voiced criticism toward the ruling party for its anti-Western campaign, alerting that such practices could weaken democracy after the elections.
