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2025-05-04 10:26:32
Under the Georgian Dream, Georgia is experiencing democracy backsliding at a speed unprecedented in its history as an independent nation. According to renowned international indexes, the country’s democracy indicators are moving closer to an area of concern, where the country could transition from a hybrid regime to various forms of authoritarianism (Freedom House 2025; EIU 2025; V-Dem 2025). The Georgian Dream’s one-party rule is actively opposed by the pro-democracy and pro-Western electorate. However, the ongoing repression against “democracy fighters” is worsening daily, and the threats to the country’s Western future are becoming increasingly evident.
One of the battlefields in the clash between authoritarianism and democracy is Georgia’s one-party Parliament, which current is unable to exercise its representative function, lead a legislative process for the state, carry out international activities aligned with national interests, or perform proper oversight functions. On the contrary, all these areas demonstrate the severe erosion of the state institution in the hands of the Georgian Dream—an institution that was once at the forefront of democratization. The following policy memorandum documents how the one-party Parliament is enhancing authoritarianism in Georgia.
