Mikheil Kavelashvili, the 53-year-old former footballer, was elected president of Georgia on December 16, 2024, marking a significant shift in the nation\u2019s political landscape. His victory comes amid growing concerns over Georgia\u2019s alignment with Russia, following constitutional changes that replaced direct presidential elections with a 300-seat electoral college. Kavelashvili\u2019s candidacy, strongly backed by the Georgian Dream party, reflects the ruling party\u2019s increasing authoritarian tendencies, as critics warn that this election may undermine Georgia\u2019s European Union aspirations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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