**Council of Europe Member Calls for New Elections in Georgia**
A member of the Council of Europe has urged Georgian officials to hold new democratic elections. Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica made this call while discussing a recent report on the recognition of Georgian delegation‘s mandates.
**Georgia Faces Deep Social Crisis**
The ruling majority in Georgia has faced criticism for not keeping its election promises. The government suspended the country‘s bid to join the EU and used force against protesters, leading to widespread distrust among citizens.
**New Elections Needed**
Kalniņa-Lukaševica believes that new elections are necessary to resolve the social crisis in Georgia. However, she stressed that these elections must be held under conditions that address past shortcomings and violations.
**Inclusive Process Required**
To achieve this, Kalniņa-Lukaševica called on Georgian officials to launch an inclusive process involving all stakeholders, including civil society and opposition groups. This process should create a fair electoral environment for new democratic elections to take place in the coming months.
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