In Tbilisi, Georgia, widespread protests have erupted against the ruling Georgian Dream party's decision to halt talks with the European Union, raising fears of a drift toward authoritarianism and increased Russian influence. Since its 1991 independence, Georgia has benefited from significant Western aid to support its democratic institutions. However, recent political disputes and a consolidated parliamentary control threaten this progress, raising concerns that the country's democratic gains may be at risk, which many see as critical in countering Kremlin expansion in Eastern Europe.
Protesters in Tbilisi are challenging Russia's influence, fearing that their government's move away from EU talks marks a shift toward authoritarianism and aligns more closely with Moscow.
Since its independence, Georgia has received over $10 billion in aid from the West aimed at strengthening democracy, but recent political actions jeopardize this hard-won progress.
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