Reactions in Georgia and abroad to the OSCE/ODIHR Final report  

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** in Georgia? International Partners Agree**

The OSCE/ODIHR final report on the parliamentary elections has been released, and the ‘s international partners are calling for new elections. The report highlights serious flaws in the , including voter intimidation, media bias, and unequal conditions.

**Georgian President Agrees with Report**

President agrees with the OSCE/ODIHR report, saying that it is a solid basis for calling for new elections. She emphasized that the organization’s call for concrete action means new elections are necessary to resolve the crisis in Georgia.

**Opposition Parties Agree**

Three opposition coalitions and the opposition party for Georgia agree with the OSCE/ODIHR report, saying that it highlights a “legitimacy deficit” and underscores a lack of confidence in the electoral process. They say that these findings provide a “legal and logical basis” for new elections.

**International Partners Agree**

International partners are also calling for new elections. Pia Kauma, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, urges full implementation of the recommendations found in the report. Other international , including (European Commissioner), Joe Wilson (US Helsinki Commission ), and Andrzej Duda (President of Poland) agree that new elections are necessary.

**Recommendations**

The report highlights serious flaws in the electoral process, including:

* Voter intimidation
* Media bias
* Unequal conditions

International partners are calling for authorities to address these recommendations and regain trust, recognition, and ensure a European future.

**What’s Next?**

President Zurabishvili has announced that she is ready to meet with Bidzina Ivanishvili to discuss new elections. The opposition parties are also calling on the OSCE/ODIHR to activate the “ Mechanism” to investigate rights violations.

The situation in Georgia continues to unfold, but one thing is clear: international partners agree that new elections are necessary to resolve the crisis and ensure a democratic future for the country.

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