We, the undersigned organizations, would like to comment on the incident that took place on the Nutsubidze Plateau on 25 October 2017. As it is known, the police detained a citizen, which was followed by the deterioration of health and death of the l

 Legislative initiative of Georgian National Communication Commission, introduced before the local elections, which among other issues related to the Election Code included responsibility of broadcasters for publication of public opinion polls,

At this point, from our observation, we can say that the 2017 local self-government elections were held in a largely peaceful environment, without serious incidents. Nevertheless, the election day showed a new problematic trend related to the control

 At this point, from our observation, we can say that the 2017 local self-government elections are being held in a largely peaceful environment. The absolute majority of the electoral precincts, where our static observers are stationed, have bee

 At this point, from our observation, we can say that the 2017 local self-government elections are being held in a largely peaceful environment. The absolute majority of the electoral precincts, where our static observers are stationed, have bee

Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) has deployed 250 observers to monitor the October 21 local self-government elections. Our static observers cover 200 precincts throughout Tbilisi. In addition, 16 mobile groups are mobilized to observe

Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) will deploy 250 observers to monitor the October 21 local self-government elections. Our static observers will cover 200 precincts throughout Tbilisi. In addition, 16 mobile groups will be mobilized to

Transparency International Georgia prepared an interim report concerning the political party finances in the 2017 local elections. According to this research, from June 1 to October 1, Georgian Dream – the ruling party - received 93% of all don

 For the first time the renewed composition of the High Council of Justice (HCOJ) is appointing judges for life. As of now, the Council has completed interviews of thirty-eight judges who applied for life tenure. Due to the recent legislative am

   International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED)Transparency International Georgia Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association  The pre-election period of the 21 October 2017 local self-government elections off