Why the Georgian Elections Are Being Called Historic and What to Expect
A Historic Election
Georgia's upcoming parliamentary elections on October 31, 2020, are being hailed as historic for several reasons. The elections will be the first since the country's 2012 parliamentary elections, which were marred by allegations of fraud and irregularities. In addition, the elections will be the first since the Georgian Dream party came to power in 2012. The Georgian Dream party is led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire businessman who has been accused of using his wealth to influence the political process. The elections will also be the first since the country's 2014 presidential elections, which were won by Giorgi Margvelashvili of the Georgian Dream party.
What to Expect
The parliamentary elections in Georgia are expected to be closely contested. The Georgian Dream party is expected to face a strong challenge from the United National Movement (UNM), which is led by former President Mikheil Saakashvili. The UNM is expected to campaign on a platform of economic growth and anti-corruption. The Georgian Dream party is expected to campaign on a platform of stability and continuity. The elections are also expected to be closely monitored by international observers. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has sent a mission of 400 observers to monitor the elections. The OSCE has said that it will be looking for evidence of fraud and irregularities.
The Stakes
The stakes in the Georgian parliamentary elections are high. The elections will determine who will control the country's parliament for the next four years. The parliament has the power to pass laws, approve the budget, and appoint the prime minister. The elections will also have a significant impact on Georgia's foreign policy. The Georgian Dream party is seen as being more pro-Russian than the UNM. A victory for the Georgian Dream party could lead to closer ties between Georgia and Russia. A victory for the UNM could lead to closer ties between Georgia and the West.
Conclusion
The parliamentary elections in Georgia are expected to be historic. The elections will be closely contested and the stakes are high. The elections will have a significant impact on Georgia's domestic and foreign policy. It remains to be seen who will win the elections, but the results are likely to have a lasting impact on Georgia's future.
