**Opposition Parties’ Consistency in Question**
In Georgia, the opposition parties are facing criticism for their unclear stance on participating in local self-government elections. Maia Kopaleishvili, a member of the “Coalition for Change,” has spoken out against this lack of firmness and consistency.
According to her assessment, society is losing trust in the opposition as a whole due to the inconsistent behavior of certain parties. Kopaleishvili argues that these parties are essentially playing along with the ruling party’s game, rather than taking a strong stance against it. This, she believes, is giving the regime an advantage and undermining the credibility of the opposition.
**A Lack of Firmness and Consistency**
Kopaleishvili emphasizes that consistency and firmness are essential for any opposition party to be taken seriously. She points out that the “Coalition for Change” has consistently followed through on its statements and has not joined any game with the ruling party. In contrast, parties like “Lelo” and Gakharia’s party have an unclear position regarding participation in local self-government elections.
“This is what ‘Georgian Dream’ feeds on,” Kopaleishvili says. “Society sees this, and collectively, trust in the opposition is being lost.” She urges these parties to step out of their pseudo-packaged talks and take care of the country instead of joining the ruling party’s political games.
**A Call for Pressure from Within**
Kopaleishvili also appeals to those who view the opposition with suspicion to put pressure on inconsistent and unsteady parties. “Along with viewing the opposition with suspicion – which alone is not enough – they should also strengthen their pressure on those parties that are inconsistent and unsteady,” she says.
**The Importance of Implementing a Constitution**
Kopaleishvili stresses that a constitution is only as good as its implementation by state institutions. She notes that in Georgia, the constitution has essentially been formalized as a dictatorial regime where the opposition’s voice is suppressed. “Let them name even one dictatorial, autocratic regime – like the one that has essentially been formalized here now – where the constitution is truly functioning,” she says.
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