Pia Kauma, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, has postponed her planned trip to Georgia following pressure from US and German lawmakers who voiced concerns about potential foreign interference in Georgia's internal affairs. Kauma's visit was intended to discuss the aftermath of the October 26 parliamentary elections, which saw the Georgian Dream party emerge victorious. The postponement comes amid ongoing protests by opposition groups, supported by EU member states, who dispute the election results.
Her decision follows pressure from US Congressman Joe Wilson and German politician Michael Roth, who supported the opposition protests, reigniting debates over foreign interference in Georgia ’s political affairs.Pia Kauma, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, was set to visit Tbilisi from January 8–10 to discuss the aftermath of Georgia 's October 26 parliamentary elections.
“Following discussions and after close consideration, I’ve decided to postpone visiting Georgia until a time that the @OSCEPA’s engagement would be most effective,” Kauma said in a“We remain ready to listen to all voices and offer assistance in implementing @osce_odihr election recommendations,”Kauma was set to visit Tbilisi from January 8–10 to discuss the aftermath of Georgia's October 26 parliamentary elections.
These accusations, however, lack basis and reflect the opposition’s consistent refusal to engage constructively in Georgia’s democratic process.
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