Today, October 26, 2024, Georgia holds parliamentary elections, deemed historically significant and potentially pivotal for the country’s foreign policy direction. This vote is the first under the new fully proportional electoral system, which increases the opposition’s chances for success and could shift the balance of power in Parliament.

The main contest is between the ruling party, “Georgian Dream,” and opposition parties, including the “United National Movement” and “Lelo for Georgia.” The campaign has intensified amidst protests and strict measures to suppress them, along with accusations of interference in the electoral process.

The election results could influence Georgia’s path toward European integration or solidify its current course.