Statements
The statement of the President of Georgia undermines the rule of law and fundamental principles of a democratic society
The President of Georgia stated that Georgia was ready to host a delegation from the Russian Federation in May, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, by bypassing the Georgian Law on Occupied Territories.
29.01.2020
Address of NGOs to the Government on the Transition to the Proportional Electoral System
We once again call on the Georgian Dream to take into account their responsibility towards the democratic development of the country and to re-submit the initiative on Constitutional Changes to the Parliament in relation to the adoption of a proportional electoral system.
28.01.2020
The Coalition Criticizes the Independent Inspector’s Selection Process
The Coalition calls on the High Council of Justice to stop the Independent Inspector’s selection competition and resume it only after adopting comprehensive rules for the competition.
20.01.2020
The Coalition is reacting to the process of selection of candidates for the position of Prosecutor General
On December 12, the Parliament of Georgia confirmed Shalva Tadumadze, at the time Prosecutor General, for the position of a Supreme Court judge.
13.01.2020
The Democracy Research Institute Considers That the Use of Disproportionate Measures by the Government was Illegal
The Democracy Research Institute reflects on the mobilization of the disproportionately large amount of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ riot police in the area surrounding the Parliament Building.
24.11.2019
Democracy Research Institute Calls on Authorities not to Allow Violent Disruption of Movie Screening
The Democracy Research Institute is closely following the statements made by the leaders of the Georgian March and other homophobic groups with extremist ideology.
23.11.2019
Democracy Research Institute Addresses Government with Recommendation to Assist Isolated Population of Akhalgori District
The closure of a checkpoint in the village of Mosabruni (so-called Razdakhani) in Akhalgori district by the de facto authorities in September left locals without vital services.
20.11.2019
Democracy Research Institute Responds to the Crisis Created by the Closure of the So-called Administrative Border
The closure of a checkpoint in the village of Mosabruni (so-called Razdakhani) in Akhalgori district by the de facto authorities in September left locals without vital services.
18.11.2019
Restrictions on the Movement Might Have Another Casualty
One more person has died due to the closure of Akhalgori district checkpoint.
21.10.2019
NGOs urge Members of Parliament against casting vote of confidence for Gakharia’s candidacy
We urge the Members of the Parliament of Georgia, regardless of their party affiliation or political stance, not to support the appointment of Giorgi Gakharia as a Prime Minister.
16.09.2019
