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Irakli Kobakhidze

Prime Minister of Georgia
Irakli Kobakhidze is a Georgian politician and lawyer, Prime Minister of Georgia since 2024, and chairman of the Georgian Dream party. He previously served as Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. He holds law degrees from Georgia and Germany. His policies are characterized by restricting media freedom and pressuring the opposition. He is married with two children.
2006
Obtained a doctorate in law from the University of Düsseldorf
2006
Worked as an expert and project manager at the UN Development Program
2015
Appointed Executive Secretary of the Georgian Dream political party
2016
Elected as a member of the Parliament of Georgia
2016
Assumed the position of Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia
2017
Initiated a comprehensive constitutional reform that aligned the constitution with European standards
2020
Elected Vice-President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
2021
Headed the Georgian Dream political party as its chairman
2024
Appointed as the 16th Prime Minister of Georgia
2024
His party achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections with a record number of votes
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Georgian prime minister promises to "eradicate" the "liberal-fascist" opposition, but protests in the country continue

Irakli Kobakhidze called the opposition "liberal-fascist" and promised to destroy it. Thousands of protesters take to the streets of Tbilisi for the seventh day in a row, demanding a European course.

News of the World • December 5, 01:10 PM • 17457 views
Ukraine reacted to the statements of the Georgian authorities about the "Ukrainian scenario"

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns the suppression of protests in Georgia and rejects statements about the "Ukrainian scenario". Georgian authorities suspended negotiations with the EU, prompting mass protests and detentions of 224 people.

Politics • December 2, 12:37 PM • 18465 views
Georgian Prime Minister makes loud statement on parliamentary elections amid protests

Irakli Kobakhidze categorically rejected the possibility of holding new parliamentary elections in Georgia. The prime minister called the current protests in the country "the beginning of the end of Liberal Fascism.

News of the World • December 1, 12:23 PM • 22000 views
More than 40 law enforcement officers were injured as a result of protests in Georgia - Georgian Interior Ministry

Mass protests continue in Georgia over the authorities ' decision to postpone EU accession negotiations until 2028. In two days, 107 protesters were detained, 42 law enforcement officers received injuries of varying severity.

News of the World • November 30, 06:28 PM • 25650 views
Employees of the Tbilisi City Hall expressed their disagreement with the suspension of Georgia's accession to the EU

Employees of the Tbilisi City Hall officially expressed their disagreement with the decision of the Georgian Dream to suspend the EU accession process until 2028. They confirmed their commitment to the European course and the Constitution of Georgia.

Society • November 30, 05:21 PM • 23644 views
There will be no scenario of the Ukrainian Maidan: Kobakhidze said that the police prevented an "attack on the Constitutional Order of Georgia"

Irakli Kobakhidze accused European politicians and" agents " of violent protests in Tbilisi. The authorities harshly suppress demonstrations against the rejection of European integration, 150 people were detained.

News of the World • November 30, 11:25 AM • 21218 views
In Georgia, a restaurant popular among the leaders of the ruling party stopped working in protest

The Kaklebi restaurant on the Central Internet has stopped working due to current events in the country. The Tbilisi Opera House also canceled performances, and detention centers are overcrowded after two days of dispersal of protests.

News of the World • November 30, 10:24 AM • 21375 views
In Georgia, journalists are being dismissed from the pro-government Rustavi 2 TV channel amid violent crackdowns on protests

Four journalists have resigned from Rustavi 2 TV channel amid harsh crackdowns on pro-European protests. The TV channel is accused of biased coverage of events and silencing police violence.

News of the World • November 30, 08:05 AM • 20621 views
Thousands of people protested in Georgia, which lasted all night

In Georgia, security forces dispersed thousands of people protesting against the government's refusal to negotiate EU membership until 2028. Dozens of people, including journalists, were injured during the heavy crackdown.

News of the World • November 30, 06:24 AM • 20463 views
In Tbilisi, the police used water cannons against protesters

Clashes broke out near the Georgian parliament between police and demonstrators over the refusal to negotiate EU membership. Law enforcement officers used special equipment, there are victims on both sides.

News of the World • November 29, 07:33 PM • 22909 views
New wave of protests in Georgia: people take to the streets of Tbilisi and Batumi again

Spontaneous protests resume in Tbilisi and Batumi over the government's decision to freeze EU membership until 2028. Protesters are gathering near the parliament and Europe Square, despite yesterday's use of tear gas.

News of the World • November 29, 03:15 PM • 18495 views
Georgia threatens EU ambassador with diplomatic response over rhetoric

Georgian prime minister Ilkli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador Pavel Gorchinsky of interfering in the electoral process and disinformation. Kobakhidze threatened a diplomatic response if the ambassador did not change his behavior.

News of the World • November 29, 11:54 AM • 16480 views
"We have woken up to a new reality": EU ambassador made a statement after the Georgian government's rejection of European integration

EU Ambassador Pavel Nerchinsky commented on the refusal of the Georgian government to negotiate accession to the EU. According to him, this decision contradicts the policies of previous governments and the wishes of the majority of Georgians.

News of the World • November 29, 09:19 AM • 16663 views
In Tbilisi a protest against the refusal to negotiate with the EU was dispersed with water cannons and 43 people were detained: the president is waiting for Europe's reaction

Security forces used special equipment to disperse a thousandth protest near the Georgian parliament after the government refused to negotiate EU membership. 43 people were detained and dozens of people were injured, including 32 policemen.

News of the World • November 29, 06:47 AM • 15131 views
Protests broke out in Georgia over the government's decision to suspend negotiations with the EU: the authorities pull off security forces and water cannons

Spontaneous protests began in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia after the prime minister announced his refusal to negotiate EU membership until 2028. Protesters blocked Rustaveli Avenue, and the authorities are pulling together security forces and water cannons.

News of the World • November 28, 07:07 PM • 23050 views
Georgia suspends negotiations with EU until 2028

The Georgian government refuses to negotiate EU membership and budget grants until the end of 2028. The decision was announced after a resolution of the European Parliament condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia.

News of the World • November 28, 02:30 PM • 16945 views
European Parliament does not recognize the results of Elections in Georgia and demands sanctions against the authorities-resolution

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia on October 26 due to numerous violations. The EU is demanding repeated elections and sanctions against Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister.

News of the World • November 28, 12:01 PM • 14990 views
Georgian Prime Minister says EU integration remains a priority for the country

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reaffirmed the country's priority of European integration. He emphasized the importance of economic performance for EU accession, despite opposition criticism of election irregularities.

News of the World • October 28, 09:24 AM • 14047 views
What facilities can be imprisoned for picketing in Georgia? The list has been announced

The Georgian government has approved a list of strategic facilities, the blocking of which will be punishable by up to 4 years in prison. The list includes the parliament, the CEC, ministries and other important institutions.

News of the World • October 25, 04:25 PM • 16285 views
Elections in Georgia: the ruling party is caught in a scandal over the “Russian trace” in a campaign video

Georgia's ruling party has released an election video that appeared to be similar to a 2018 Russian advertisement. Earlier, the party had already gotten into a scandal for using photos of destroyed Ukraine in its campaigning.

News of the World • October 25, 01:55 PM • 13787 views
“Georgian Dream illegally used photos of destroyed Ukraine in advertising banners: new details

The author of the photo of the destroyed church in Bohorodichne claimed that the photo was stolen for the Georgian Dream election campaign. Photographer Lev Radin categorically refused to use the photo, but the party ignored the ban.

News of the World • October 25, 12:44 PM • 15421 views
Georgia's PM says his party's scandalous campaigning “exposed the truth” about Ukraine: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Administration respond

The Georgian Prime Minister said that election banners with ruins in Ukraine “exposed the truth”. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the statement as unfriendly, calling it an attempt to drag Ukraine into Georgia's internal political processes.

Politics • October 10, 12:07 PM • 14099 views
Georgia's ruling party uses photos of Ukrainian cities destroyed by Russia for its election banners

Georgia's ruling party posted campaign banners with photos of destroyed Ukrainian cities. They were contrasted with peaceful Georgian cities, calling for “choosing peace” and “saying no to war.

Politics • September 26, 01:06 PM • 15077 views
Georgian Prime Minister to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president

Irakli Kobakhidze will take part in the inauguration of Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian. Peseshkian, a 70-year-old cardiac surgeon, won early elections after the death of the previous president in a plane crash.

News of the World • July 30, 06:58 PM • 29699 views
Georgian Dream warned about the seizure of NGO and media accounts for disobeying the law on foreign agents

The Georgian authorities have announced a possible seizure of the accounts of NGOs and media outlets that refuse to register as "foreign agents" under a new law requiring the declaration of foreign funding in the amount of more than 20% of income, despite fears of being branded and facing restrictions, as in Russia.

News of the World • June 3, 03:06 PM • 28147 views
Georgians have created a petition calling on Germany not to allow the leaders of the "Georgian Dream" to participate in the European football championship

A group of Georgian citizens has filed a petition with the German Bundestag to prevent the leaders of the Georgian Dream party from attending the European football championship in Germany due to their adoption of the controversial law on "foreign agents".

News of the World • May 31, 06:15 PM • 31422 views
The Georgian Foreign Ministry told the Lithuanian ambassador about Vilnius gross interference in the country's Affairs

The Lithuanian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned to the Georgian foreign ministry in connection with Vilnius ' "gross interference in internal affairs" in connection with Lithuania's criticism of Georgia's adoption of the law on foreign agents and the participation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister in protests against the document.

News of the World • May 31, 01:47 PM • 26204 views
No one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia: Kobakhidze made a loud statement and cynically remembered Ukraine

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told reporters that no one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia.

News of the World • May 30, 02:02 PM • 24009 views
Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Law on Foreign Agents

Georgia's parliament overrode a presidential veto and passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" that critics say is inspired by Russia and could hinder the country's European aspirations.

News of the World • May 28, 03:16 PM • 24802 views
You can see what happened to Fico: Georgian Prime Minister names “guilty” of assassination attempt on Slovak colleague and claims “threats” from European Commissioner

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the “party of global war” of assassinating Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and said he could be the next target, suggesting that a dangerous force is trying to destabilize Georgia.

News of the World • May 23, 02:27 PM • 19809 views