Violations in the Parliamentary Elections in Georgia: Reaction of the President of the European Council.

The President of the European Council calls on Georgia to investigate election violations

Charles Michel, President of the European Council, expressed his official stance regarding the parliamentary elections in Georgia. He urged the country's authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into possible violations that occurred during the electoral process. Michel emphasized the importance of a swift and independent investigation of all reported violations according to the assessment by the OSCE/ODIHR mission.

He also noted that the Central Election Commission and other bodies must fulfill their duties and conduct a transparent investigation. Special attention in the statement was given to Georgia's European aspirations, and highlighting them, Michel stressed the importance of the country's European course. He mentioned that the issue of the situation in Georgia will be discussed at the informal meeting of the European Council, which will take place on November 8 in Budapest.

Michel called for constructive and inclusive dialogue in the current situation.

Following the parliamentary elections in Georgia, I intend to put Georgia on the agenda of the informal #EUCO in Budapest. We note the OSCE/ODIHR preliminary assessment and call on the Central Election Commission and other relevant authorities to fulfill their duty to swiftly …

— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) October 27, 2024

As a reminder, parliamentary elections are taking place in Georgia, where fights and ballot stuffing have already been recorded.