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Georgia's Disputed Election Results Spark Mass Protests as Orban Visits Amid International Concerns

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The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia have been met with widespread controversy and opposition protests. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has declared victory with almost 54% of the vote, but the pro-Western opposition has accused the party of election rigging and has denied the results. International observers, including the OSCE, have also cited numerous flaws in the election process. President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the disputed election results, stating that the election was marred by unprecedented levels of interference. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets, with tens of thousands massing outside parliament on Monday night. Georgian Dream has received criticism for adopting laws similar to those used by the Kremlin to crack down on freedom of speech. The opposition has accused the party of using sophisticated methods to rig the election, which President Zourabichvili has linked to Russia.

    1. Georgians, like all Europeans, must be masters of their own destiny.
    1. Whatever Mr. Orban may say during his visit, he does not represent the European Union.
    1. Every move the Georgian government has made this year is clearly designed … to make sure that we don't get the approval of the European leaders.
    1. Georgia is a conservative, Christian and pro-Europe state. Instead of useless lecturing, they need our support on their European path.
    1. The President of Georgia has announced that the parliamentary elections were falsified. Europe must now stand with the Georgian people.
    1. We aren't meddling in Georgia's internal affairs, and we have no intention of meddling.
    1. We encourage Georgia's governing officials to consider the relationship they want with the Euro-Atlantic community, rather than strengthening policies that are praised by authoritarians.
    1. I anticipate Georgian Dream will launch a full-scale offensive against opponents, civil activists, and independent media.
Georgia's Disputed Election Results Spark Mass Protests as Orban Visits Amid International Concerns