Georgian Dream expands political council and addresses party bans

Georgian Dream Irakli Kobakhidze Bidzina Ivanishvili Constitutional Court political party ban

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Georgian Dream has expanded its political council by including Irakli Kirtskhalia and Zurab Patauradze. The decision followed meetings of the party's parliamentary majority and political council, which were led by the party's honorary chairman, Bidzina Ivanishvili. According to Kobakhidze, these discussions focused on both domestic and foreign policy issues.

Separately, Kobakhidze addressed legal challenges regarding the potential banning of certain political parties. He stated that the government believes these parties are unconstitutional based on their past, present, and future plans. He noted that the Constitutional Court will ultimately decide the matter, arguing that these parties do not recognize the legitimacy of the existing constitutional order.

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Bidzina Ivanishvili · Constitutional Court of Georgia · Fereydan · Gakharia for Georgia · Georgia · Georgian Dream · International Monetary Fund · Irakli Kirckhalia · Irakli Kirtskhalia · Irakli Kobakhidze · Iran · Justice House

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Levan Bezashvili claims the abolition of political parties constitutes a constitutional coup and the legalization of an autocratic regime.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bezashvili warned that political disputes may eventually be decided in the streets.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Irakli Kirckhalia stated that raising pensions to 2,000 or 3,000 GEL depends on economic growth and financial capacity rather than mere desire.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kirckhalia noted that a significant portion of the national budget is allocated to social sectors.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Irakli Kobakhidze stated that certain political parties are unconstitutional based on their past, present, and future plans. www.timer.ge
[○ 1 SOURCE] Japaridze claims that legal changes could result in the banning of political activity for hundreds of people.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Constitutional Court is set to review a petition regarding the banning of political parties. www.timer.ge
[○ 1 SOURCE] Zurab Japaridze stated that the assessment of party bans is incorrect and creates false expectations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kobakhidze claims the targeted political parties do not recognize the legitimacy of the current constitutional order. www.timer.ge
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kobakhidze criticized opposition leaders for turning to international partners instead of the Constitutional Court. www.timer.ge
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sofia Khorguani stated that Bidzina Ivanishvili may attempt to intimidate or unify the Georgian Dream team during the upcoming majority session.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Khorguani claimed the Constitutional Court petition regarding the banning of political parties specifically targets the party ‘Gakharia for Georgia’.