**Georgian Dream Parliament Makes Key Changes**
The Georgian Dream parliament has made significant changes in its latest session. The most notable change is the approval of Davit Dolidze, a former Tbilisi City Hall employee, as a new MP from the ruling party’s list. This comes after Givi Mikanadze was appointed as the country’s Education Minister.
**New Faces and Old Politics**
Davit Dolidze replaces Givi Mikanadze, who left his seat in parliament to take up the role of Education Minister. The Georgian Dream government has been accused of rigging elections, leading opposition parties to boycott the parliament. Despite this, the ruling party continues to dominate the legislature.
**Mariam Lashkhi Takes the Reins**
In a separate move, Mariam Lashkhi was appointed as chair of the Education Committee. This comes after she drew attention for her handling of several cases where critics of her were fined or sent to detention over Facebook “insults”. The appointment has sparked debate among opposition parties.
**Opposition Parties Boycott Parliament**
The Georgian Dream parliament remains a one-party legislature, with opposition parties boycotting due to concerns about election rigging. During the session, the ruling party terminated the mandates of 12 MPs from the For Georgia party. This leaves the next candidates on the party list to decide whether to take the seats.
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