TBILISI, December 13. /TASS/. Protests in Georgia have recently been peaceful, and the political situation in the country has stabilized, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated.
"Over the past few days, we have seen peaceful, less intense protests taking place, which have disbanded aggressive groups mobilized by political actors. This shift in demonstrations is positive as it reflects the return of current processes in the country to the political track," the senior lawmaker said at a news briefing.
However, forces seeking destabilization remain in the country, Papuashvili warned. Nevertheless, he said, life in Georgia goes on as the country "follows the path it has previously chosen."
A new wave of protests began in Georgia on November 28, sparked by Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze’s statement that the ruling party, Georgian Dream — Democratic Georgia, had decided to postpone any discussion about the country joining the European Union until the end of 2028 and to refuse any funding from the EU. He said that the decision was influenced by constant attempts at blackmail by the EU regarding the start of the accession dialogue, demands to cancel a number of laws adopted by the parliament.