Friday, July 3, 2026

Russia debate in new Georgian parliament

Georgia's soon to be foreign minister Maia Panjikidze criticized the Saakashvili government for 'making concession' to Russia. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — There have been sharp exchanges between the majority and minority just three days after the new parliament started a new season.

The candidate for foreign minister today visited the parliamentary committees on euro integration and foreign affairs.

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EU continues negotiations with Georgia

Thornike Gordadze, Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration, is representing Georgia in the talks. (DFWatch photo.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — Negotiations are continuing Tuesday between Georgia and the EU about an association agreement. This is the eleventh session, and the talks are talking place at the government office.

Currently Georgia is negotiating with the EU on three separate

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Refugee minister candidate criticized for 'racist' statements

Davit Darakhvelidze, proposed new refugee minister, has apologized for remarks interpreted as offensive to immigrants. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — Groups in Georgia ask the new government to reconsider its candidate for refugee minister, after criticism for making racist statements.

A week ago Bidzina Ivanishvili presented his list of names for the future government. One of them was Davit

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