**Parliament‘s Investigative Commission Takes Action Against Politicians**
The Parliament’s Temporary Investigative Commission has announced that it will appeal to the Prosecutor General’s Office regarding the absence of politician Giorgi Vashadze from a recent commission meeting. This move comes after Vashadze, who is one of the leaders of Strategy Aghmashenebeli, failed to appear before the commission as scheduled.
According to Commission Chairperson Tea Tsulukiani, Vashadze was invited to appear at 10:00 AM but did not show up despite being aware of the date and time. As a result, the commission voted to refer his case to the Prosecutor’s Office for possible violations of Article 349 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.
The commission has also summoned Nika Melia, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, to attend a session. If he fails to appear, his case will be referred to the Prosecutor’s Office as well.
**What does this mean?**
This move by the Parliament’s Temporary Investigative Commission highlights the increasing tensions between politicians and the investigative bodies in Georgia. The commission’s actions suggest that it is taking seriously its role in investigating the activities of previous governments, including the United National Movement.
By referring Vashadze’s case to the Prosecutor’s Office, the commission is essentially saying that his failure to appear before them is a serious matter that warrants further investigation. This could potentially lead to charges being brought against him under Article 349 of the Criminal Code, which relates to obstruction of justice.
The summoning of Nika Melia also suggests that the commission is willing to take on other politicians who may be involved in similar activities. As one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, Melia’s involvement with the commission could have significant implications for his party and its allies.
**Analysis**
This development reflects a broader struggle between the government and opposition forces in Georgia. The opposition has long been critical of the government’s handling of investigations into alleged corruption and other abuses of power. By taking action against Vashadze and Melia, the commission is effectively saying that it will not be intimidated or influenced by powerful politicians.
This move could also have significant implications for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia. As the opposition continues to push back against what they see as an increasingly authoritarian government, this development highlights the deep-seated divisions within Georgian politics.
**What’s next?**
The outcome of these developments is far from certain. The Prosecutor General’s Office will now review Vashadze and Melia’s cases and decide whether to proceed with charges. If they do, it could lead to a significant escalation of tensions between politicians and the investigative bodies in Georgia.
Meanwhile, the opposition continues to push back against what they see as an increasingly authoritarian government. This move by the commission suggests that the government is taking their criticisms seriously, but also raises questions about the limits of executive power and the rule of law in Georgia.