**Education Officials Disagree with Georgian Dream’s EU Decision**
Up to 150 employees at the Ministry of Education have signed a statement opposing Georgian Dream‘s (GD) decision to halt EU accession efforts. They claim this move goes against Georgia’s “strategic interests” and contradicts the country’s constitution.
The signatories, including education officials, say they remain committed to Georgia’s European integration course. They believe this means building a fair education system that gives all citizens equal opportunities.
This is not the first time government employees have disagreed with GD’s decision. Staff from the Foreign and Defense Ministries also signed a similar statement earlier.
**Public Protests Continue**
The public is outraged over GD’s U-turn on EU integration. Last night, protests took place across the country. The opposition claims that GD is trying to deceive people into thinking they are only taking a four-year break from EU talks.
GD says its decision was caused by the EU using the issue of accession talks as “an instrument of blackmail” against Georgia. However, many see this as an attempt to justify their actions.
**New Developments**
The Education Minister has quit their position amidst ongoing controversy over education issues in Georgia. The country’s performance in the PISA 2022 report was also reported on recently.
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