The ruling Georgian Dream party has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban three major opposition organizations – the United National Movement, Lelo-Strong Georgia, and the Coalition for Change. According to government representatives, the lawsuit is motivated by “threats to national stability” and “foreign interference through opposition structures”. The opposition parties called the move a “politically motivated attack on democracy” and stated that they intend to continue their fight through legal means.

Opposition representatives have already announced plans to appeal any potential verdict by Georgian courts, including to the European Court of Human Rights. They emphasize that the ruling party’s initiative “creates an unprecedented risk for the multi-party system and fundamental democratic freedoms” in the country.

Observers note that the attempt to ban opposition forces could become the most significant political crisis in Georgia in recent years. Experts warn that such actions could further damage Tbilisi’s relations with Western partners and intensify international concerns about the state of democracy in Georgia.

The government has yet to provide detailed legal justification or a timeline for reviewing the lawsuit. Opposition groups continue consultations, stating they are ready for mass political mobilization if the situation escalates.

The Georgian Dream’s lawsuit to ban three key opposition forces is a strategic move that could radically reshape the country’s political landscape. Formally, the authorities speak of “national security”, but in essence, this appears to be an attempt to eliminate major competitors ahead of the next political cycle and consolidate full control over power.

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02.11.2025 09:27