Supporters of the Georgian Dream party wave Georgian flags and the party's flags from cars after the announcement of exit poll results in parliamentary elections, in Tbilisi, Georgia October 26, 2024. REUTERS/Zurab Javakhadze/File Photo
TBILISI (Reuters) -Thousands of people protested outside Georgia's parliament in Tbilisi on Monday after the governing party won an election marked by reports of voting irregularities, prompting Western powers to call for investigations.
The protesters, some carrying anti-Russia banners, had viewed the parliamentary election as a crucial choice for the country's future. On one side, the Georgian Dream party has deepened ties with Russia, while the opposition is seeking to fast-track integration with Europe. Georgia has applied for EU membership but its candidate status was frozen over legislation on foreign agents.
