Paweł Herczyński, the current ambassador European Union to the Republic of Georgia urged Georgian authorities to ensure transparent and fair elections. He also warned about possible consequences in the case of iregulairties.
The ambassador commented on the election during a meeting with the local election monitoring organization ISFED on September 20. He discussed the role of the media, civil society organizations and Non-Governmental organizations in conducting fair and transparent elections.
The Ambassador while speaking further on the topic also reiterated the unconditional support of the European Union for Georgia’s civil society organizations and all those organizations working for fair and transparent elections.
While expressing hopes about a fair election he said “We are very optimistic about the post-election reforms in Georgia. We hope that any party who wins the election can lead the nation to new heights. Moreover it will be the responsibility of the new regime to make consistent efforts for Georgia’s European Integration.”
It is worth noting that the ambassador’s comment came at a time when many media houses, TV channels, independent media houses and Civil society organisations have accused the ruling regime of irregularities. Meanwhile a Non-government organization in Georgia “Transparency International-Georgia” has criticized the Georgian Communication Commission.
According to the watchdog the Commission has fined media channels that are critical of Georgian Dream policies. The NGO also accused the Communications Commission of fining the channels which refused to air the advertisement for the Georgian Dream because it was targeted at non-politician individuals.
Just a day ago the leader of the opposition party “The United National Movement ” from Zugdidi blamed Georgian Dream for attacking their workers when they were campaigning in the city for the forthcoming elections. It is worth noting that the ruling Georgia Dream has faced severe protests for adopting foreign agent’s law. The opposition parties say the law will stifle independent media voices.
The foreign agent’s law was adopted despite being vetoed by the President. It was adopted after the approval of the Speaker who is authorized to do so as per the provision of Georgian law.
