**Nordic Baltic Countries Express Concerns Over Georgia’s Elections**
Eight countries in the Nordic and Baltic region have expressed concerns over disputed parliamentary elections in Georgia. The countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Estonia, called for an investigation into the elections.
The group condemned the use of intimidation and urged the Georgian authorities to take immediate action. They also asked Georgia to hold new elections.
Georgia’s opposition has disputed the legitimacy of the election results. The inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili as president on December 29 was seen as illegitimate by the opposition.
**Statement from Nordic Baltic Countries**
The eight countries released a statement saying they are alarmed by Georgia’s path towards deeper polarization and crisis. They emphasized the need to restore public confidence in Georgia’s democratic institutions.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said that implementing OSCE electoral recommendations is a step towards resolving the crisis. The group also called for investigating reported irregularities during the elections.
**Concerns Over Election Irregularities**
The Nordic Baltic countries expressed concerns over reported irregularities during the elections, violence against peaceful demonstrators, and threats to Georgia’s previous President Salome Zourabishvili.