**PACE Set to Adopt Resolution on Georgia’s Elections and Prisoners**
This Thursday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will vote on a resolution regarding the situation in Georgia. According to experts, this resolution is likely to reaffirm two fundamental conditions for the country: holding new fair parliamentary elections and releasing all political prisoners.
The move comes as tensions between the Georgian government and PACE continue to escalate. In recent years, there have been widespread concerns about the fairness of parliamentary elections in Georgia, which has led to allegations of electoral manipulation and authoritarian tendencies by the ruling party.
Meanwhile, several opposition politicians and activists remain behind bars on charges that many see as politically motivated. This has sparked international criticism and calls for their release.
Experts say that PACE’s resolution is a strong signal from Europe that it expects Georgia to address these issues and uphold democratic standards. “The adoption of this resolution would send a clear message to the Georgian government that it needs to take concrete steps towards electoral reform and releasing political prisoners,” says Tina Bokuchava, an expert on Georgian politics.
In her view, the resolution is not just a statement but also a practical tool for pushing Georgia towards real change. “If adopted, this resolution would create additional pressure on the Georgian government to implement reforms and ensure fair elections,” she adds.
For many observers, the outcome of Thursday’s vote will be a crucial test of PACE’s commitment to promoting democracy in Europe’s post-Soviet countries. Will the Assembly take decisive action against electoral irregularities and human rights abuses in Georgia? The world is watching.
