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**Georgia Protests Against EU Accession Rejection**
* Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tbilisi and other cities across Georgia to protest against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party’s decision to reject EU accession negotiations until 2028.
* The protests are peaceful, with demonstrators calling for a new election and an end to GD’s rule.
* The Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned protesters that any “illegal actions” will be met with a legal response from law enforcement.
**Key Developments**
* One police officer was injured by protesters in Tbilisi.
* President Salome Zurabishvili joined the peaceful demonstrations and spoke with special forces, urging them to think about their country‘s future.
* The Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees issued a joint statement expressing commitment to Georgia’s EU aspirations and warning that stopping on this path could lead to isolation.
* Police arrested a peaceful demonstrator in Kutaisi for allegedly disrespecting an order and verbally assaulting officers.
**International Reaction**
* Diplomats from the US, UK, and other countries have released statements condemning GD’s decision to reject EU accession negotiations.
* The European Union has frozen Georgia’s accession talks due to Tbilisi’s refusal to meet reform targets.
* The UK has sanctioned senior Georgian authorities, including the Minister of Interior.
**Businesses Support Protests**
* Businesses in Georgia have expressed support for the protests and condemned GD’s decision to reject EU accession negotiations.