Julian Bulai, head of the PACE delegation monitoring the polls, stated that there were multiple concerns regarding the election conduct including 'a widespread climate of pressure, party-organized intimidation, and vote-buying'. He emphasized that such conduct undermines not only the election outcome but also the prospects for democracy in Georgia, as it reflects the ruling party's increasing authoritarianism, raising alarms about Georgia's future in Europe.
Antonio Lopez-Isturiz White, head of the European Parliament monitoring delegation, criticized the Georgian Dream's campaign for promoting 'anti-Western and hostile rhetoric' and misinformation while paradoxically claiming to continue Georgia's European integration. His comments highlighted that such actions point to significant democratic backsliding, undermining the essence of fair electoral practices and the public's trust in democratic institutions.
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