Georgia’s government sparked an uproar by announcing that a port project on the Black Sea will be awarded to a company from China after canceling a contract with a consortium that included Western firms.
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Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia
The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.
What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.
Protests Erupt in Georgia as It Pulls Back From Pro-Western Path
Thousands of people took to the streets after the government said it had suspended talks on joining the European Union.
Georgia’s Election Could Be a Turning Point for the Caucasus Nation: What to Know
A parliamentary vote could decide whether the Caucasus nation will be oriented to the West or East for years to come. Here’s what to know.
Moldova Referendum on Goal of E.U. Membership Passes by a Thin Margin
A referendum that constitutionally enshrines a national objective to join the E.U. passed by a thin margin. The incumbent pro-E.U. president won the most votes in a concurrent election, but faces a runoff.
Georgia’s Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Law on Foreign Influence
The Parliament, controlled by the Georgian Dream party, overrode a presidential veto of a bill critics say could undermine the country’s efforts to join the European Union.
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law
The law has triggered protests and threatens to derail the nation’s pro-European aspirations in favor of closer ties with Russia.
The Roots of the Georgia Protests
Always leery of Russian influence, Georgians see a new “foreign agents” law as a Kremlin-inspired tool to undermine their faltering democracy.