Domestic Reactions to Kavelashvili’s Election as President
Michael Roth: If Germany, France, and Poland agree on a joint, stronger stance against the Georgian government, then Orban won't be able to block anything
The President addressed the protesters: We don’t want ‘Salome, Salome,’ nor ‘Thank you, thank you.’ We are all here together for two reasons – for peace and for justice, which require new elections!
Salome Zurabishvili: It turns out the Christmas tree lighting has been postponed - I think they are coming to me on St. Barbara's Day
Watchdog: President Kavelashvili Election “Illegitimate”
The four opposition parties that broke through the barrier have directed a message to Kaja Kallas, the Prime Minister of Estonia, and the foreign ministers of the European Union member states
The president has arrived at the rally near the parliament
Kobakhidze: “We Have National Mission to End Liberal Fascism, Opposition Parties”
Bidzina Ivanishvili: I congratulate the country on having a truly Georgian, patriotic, and dignified president. After the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, attempts to polarize and radicalize will come to an end
At Freedom Square, where water cannon trucks and police forces are stationed, citizens are gathering to watch the Christmas tree lighting ceremony