**Georgian Ruling Party Seeks to Control Election Commission**
The Georgian Dream (GD) party has proposed changes to the country’s election laws. They want to make it easier for them to control the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Under the current system, a three-fifths majority is needed to elect new members of the CEC. But GD wants to change this so that only a simple majority is required.
**Changes to Parliamentary Rules**
The proposed changes also affect how the Speaker of Parliament and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work with the CEC. The Speaker would now have more power to appoint officials, and NGOs would no longer be forced to participate in important decisions.
**Why Is GD Making These Changes?**
GD is making these changes because they want more control over the election process. This comes after they passed a law earlier this year that gave them more authority over the CEC.
By changing the rules, GD hopes to prevent opposition parties from being able to influence the election process. They have already lost some seats in Parliament due to contested elections.
**What’s Next?**
The proposed changes will now be voted on by the rump parliament (the remaining members of Parliament). If they pass, it will give GD even more control over the CEC and the election process as a whole.
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