Georgian Dream adopted the Russian law, which restricts free and critical opinions in Georgia. The adoption of the bill blocks the path of the people of Georgia to the European Union.
On June 6, the Democracy Research
Institute held a discussion on the topic: Who is afraid of democracy in Sokhumi
and Tbilisi? The theme discussed at the event was the influence of the "Russian
law" on Tbilisi and Sokhumi and the existing challenges.
Speakers of the discussion were: Ivane
Abramishvili from the Caucasian House, who spoke about the possible influence
of the Russian law and the transformation of conflicts; Mikheil Jakhua from the
Peace Development Center, who spoke about the negative consequences of the
Russian law in Abkhazia; Tamar Khidasheli from the Democracy Research
Institute, who introduced the discussion participants to the interrelation
between Georgia's EU candidacy status and the Russian law. The discussion was
moderated by journalist Zviad Koridze.
The cycle of discussions will continue
for a month.
The supporter of the discussions is the
South Caucasus Office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
The agreement
“On the Deepening of Allied Cooperation”, signed in the Kremlin on 9 May between Vladimir Putin and the de facto leader of South Ossetia, Alan Gagloev,
implies the practical annexation of the region.
On 6 May, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted its 13th decision concerning the conflict in Georgia, once again expressing its “unequivocal support” for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
“Georgian Dream” party is beginning to establish total control over the social sphere.
