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Former soccer star set to become Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations

IndiaTimes Saturday, 14 December 2024
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is poised to install former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, solidifying its power after a contested election. The opposition, boycotting parliament and demanding new elections, views this as hindering Georgia's European aspirations and benefiting Russia. The move follows protests sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks.
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