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Georgia's Democracy at Risk Amid EU Membership Aspirations

5/1/2025

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Georgia is at a crossroads, grappling with the weight of rising tensions in Eastern Europe. As the government pushes anti-democratic laws that threaten civil liberties and media freedom, its foreign policy turns inward. Despite strong public support for EU membership, the ruling regime's actions could alienate Georgia from its democratic allies and undermine its sovereignty.

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Georgia is at a crossroads, grappling with the weight of rising tensions in Eastern Europe. As the government pushes anti-democratic laws that threaten civil liberties and media freedom, its foreign policy turns inward. Despite strong public support for EU membership, the ruling regime's actions could alienate Georgia from its democratic allies and undermine its sovereignty.