Thousands of people gathered in Georgia’s capital on Wednesday to protest the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks until 2028.
The demonstrators assembled outside the parliament building, demanding the release of those arrested during the first week of the ongoing 14-day protests.
Many protesters blocked traffic on Tbilisi’s Shota Rustaveli Avenue, waving Georgian and EU flags, and holding anti-government signs.
Some protesters voiced their rejection of the results from the October 26 parliamentary elections and called for fresh elections. Several public sector employees also joined the marches.
The protests erupted after the European Parliament called for new parliamentary elections following the October 26 polls. Opposition groups and pro-EU activists took to the streets, leading to widespread demonstrations.
On November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that due to European political interference and alleged misuse of EU funds, Georgia would suspend its EU accession talks until 2028, though it aims to pursue EU membership by 2030. This decision sparked widespread anger, leading thousands to protest in Tbilisi.
