Protests began in Georgia in response to the government's announcement to suspend EU negotiations, reports UNN with reference to Georgian news.
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Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi is closed again — no actions have been announced in advance for today, this is a spontaneous protest in response to the government's announcement to suspend EU negotiations.
The reason was the statement of prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who said that the Georgian authorities refuse to negotiate joining the European Union until 2028.
After that, protest actions instantly began to gather through social networks, and one of them is taking place on Rustaveli Avenue.
The protesters claim that this decision is a betrayal of the country's interests and a violation of Article 78 of the Georgian constitution, which enshrines the desire for European integration.
Actions are also taking place near the Georgian Dream Office in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, and Batumi. The collection for the action in Gori begins.
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According to media reports, security forces are currently being mobilized on Freedom Square, a few hundred meters from the protest action in front of the Georgian parliament. Fitted water cannons.