**Georgian Dream’s Decision Will Determine Its Loyalty to Georgia or Russia**
The Georgian Dream party is set to make a crucial decision regarding its participation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Ana Natsvlishvili, a member of the Lelo – Strong Georgia party, has warned that if Georgian Dream decides to leave the assembly without fulfilling its commitments, it will follow the same path as Russia. This decision will be a test of whether Georgian Dream serves the interests of the Georgian people or acts according to Russia’s instructions.
**Commitments to the People and International Community**
As members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Georgian Dream made several commitments to the Georgian people and the international community. These included releasing political prisoners and setting a date for parliamentary elections in April, as the October 26 elections were deemed illegitimate and not recognized either inside or outside the country.
**Consequences of Leaving the Council of Europe**
If Georgian Dream decides to leave the assembly instead of fulfilling these commitments, it will be seen as a clear indication that the party is prioritizing Russia’s interests over those of its own people. This would confirm suspicions that Georgian Dream is acting under Russia’s influence and not in the best interest of Georgia.
**The People Will Not Tolerate a Russian-Style Regime**
Ana Natsvlishvili emphasized that even if Georgian Dream eventually follows the Russian path, it will be temporary because the Georgian people will not tolerate a Russian occupation regime ruling their country. The people demand fair elections and the release of political prisoners, and any attempt to suppress these demands will be met with resistance.
**A Test of Loyalty**
The decision facing Georgian Dream is a test of its loyalty to Georgia or Russia. As Natsvlishvili stated, “If ‘Georgian Dream’ decides to leave the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe instead of fulfilling its commitments… it will directly follow the path that Russia took.” This choice will have far-reaching consequences for the party’s reputation and the future of Georgia.
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