Georgia Erupts As Govt Refuses To Resume EU Talks; Protesters Defy Crackdown

Georgia has been gripped by mass unrest as the government pushes laws widely seen as anti-EU and anti-dissent, triggering a fierce backlash on the streets of Tbilisi. Protesters accuse the ruling party of abandoning Georgia’s pro-European path and tightening state control. Demonstrators, including young citizens and academics, voiced fears that freedoms, justice, and their country’s future are being stripped away. Police arrested dozens as clashes intensified. Critics say the laws criminalise dissent overnight, putting Georgia’s democratic standing at risk. The EU has warned of clear backsliding as opposition groups face mounting pressure and the government strengthens its grip. Watch