**Georgian Politics: A Game of Words**
In a recent statement, Aleko Elisashvili, a well-known figure in Georgian politics, called on Salome Zurabishvili to run for mayor of Tbilisi. However, it seems that this invitation has fallen flat, as Zurabishvili has other plans.
According to Giorgi Volski, the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament, Elisashvili’s statement was nothing more than “political fluff.” This is because, in essence, both Elisashvili and Zurabishvili want the same thing: to see Georgia join Europe. The difference lies in their approach.
Zurabishvili has a charter and wants to lead a political alliance that she believes will take Georgia on a path towards Europe. However, this process is expected to be tumultuous, with “confrontations and bloodshed” needed to pave the way. Elisashvili, on the other hand, seems to want to distance himself from this vision and portray his own goals as normal and peaceful.
**A Game of Words**
Volski’s comment highlights the absurdity of these internal squabbles within the opposition in Georgia. Both sides are fighting for the same ultimate goal – to see Georgia join Europe – but their methods and approaches differ. This is a “low level of political fluff,” as Volski put it, that makes it difficult to analyze.
The reality is that the opposition is fragmented and struggling to consolidate its ranks. Despite these internal exchanges, nothing seems to change. The main goal remains the same: to see Georgia join Europe. In this context, Elisashvili’s invitation to Zurabishvili is just a minor squabble within the larger scenario that has been unfolding for a long time.
**Reference and Context**
Aleko Elisashvili made his statement on TV Pirveli, where he also noted that the opposition should compete in the six major cities and boycott elections in others. He suggested that Salome Zurabishvili, the fifth President of Georgia, should be the leader in Tbilisi.
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