IRI launches international observation mission for Georgian Parliamentary Elections

The International Republican Institute (IRI) on Thursday announced the launch of an international observation mission for the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia. With a long-standing relationship with electoral and political actors, as well as the international community, IRI said it would deploy 20 long-term observers to cover constituencies across the country in the months leading up to the elections.

“This election marks a pivotal moment for democracy in Georgia. The need for a transparent and credible electoral process that affords citizens diverse choices was among nine conditions laid out as part of Georgia’s European Union candidacy status in late 2023”, IRI said. 

Observers will be deployed in the field prior to the start of the election campaign period, said Stephen Nix, Senior Director for Eurasia at IRI. 

 

“This will enable the mission to analyze the context leading up to these elections, along with the efforts made by political and electoral stakeholders to support an inclusive and transparent electoral process,” said Nix.