**Georgian Education Minister Steps Down Amid Party Shakeup**
The Georgian Dream government’s education minister, Aleksandre Tsuladze, has resigned from his post. In a statement on the Ministry of Education and Science’s official Facebook page, Tsuladze said it was “my personal decision” to step down.
Tsuladze had held the position since October 2024. He thanked the Ministry staff, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, and fellow ministers for their support during his tenure. The outgoing minister expressed confidence that the new education minister would complete several innovative projects initiated during his time in office.
**New Education Minister Appointed**
Just hours after Tsuladze’s statement, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented MP Givi Mikanadze as the incoming Minister of Education. A lawyer by training, Mikanadze has served as a GD MP since 2020 and is a member of several international parliamentary delegations.
Mikanadze thanked Kobakhidze for appointing him to the role and acknowledged the great responsibility that comes with leading the Ministry. As education minister, he will oversee initiatives aimed at improving education quality at all levels in Georgia.
**Wave of Reshuffles Hits Georgian Dream**
Tsuladze’s resignation is part of a larger wave of high-level reshuffles within the Georgian Dream government and party. Recent departures include Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili, Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, and long-time official Irakli Garibashvili.
These changes have led opposition leaders to speculate about potential cracks within the ruling party. Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, argues that the recent developments signal an imminent collapse of the Georgian Dream rule.
**What’s Next for Georgia?**
As the country navigates this period of significant change, it remains to be seen how these reshuffles will impact education policy and overall governance in Georgia. The opposition is likely to keep a close eye on developments within the ruling party and its leadership.
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