Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail
The Statesman|November 30, 2024
Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation" from some of the bloc's politicians.
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Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail

His announcement outraged the opposition and triggered a new wave of protests.

The move by Irakli Kobakhidze came hours after he was reappointed to the job by members of the governing Georgian Dream party after its disputed victory in last month's parliamentary election that has sparked massive demonstrations and led to an opposition boycott of parliament.

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