Protesters have gathered outside the Georgian Parliament on Rustaveli Avenue, blocking Rustaveli Avenue to voice opposition against the government’s recent decision to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028. The demonstration, sparked by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s announcement of the controversial policy, reflects widespread public dissatisfaction with the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Participants carried banners reading “No to the Russian Government,” signaling their disapproval of what they see as a pivot away from European integration and toward closer alignment with Russia. Law enforcement officials have been deployed on nearby April 9 Street, closely monitoring the situation.
The protests come as part of a larger wave of public outrage, with critics accusing the government of ignoring Georgia’s constitutional commitment to European integration and the clear pro-European aspirations of its citizens. Demonstrators demand that the government reverse its decision and resume active steps toward EU membership.
