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Georgian government scraps two posts created for now-retired Mdinaradze
Georgia’s Parliamentary Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said the posts had been created based on the former Georgian Dream leader’s ‘personal capabilities’.
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Georgian Parliament Speaker Attends EU Candidate Countries' Conference in Belgrade
Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili participated in the inaugural Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU Candidate Countries held in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 7-8.
Georgian Speaker Slams EU Discussions on Limiting New Members' Veto Powers
Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili criticized EU discussions about limiting new members' veto powers as 'Orwellian' and 'legal segregation,' following remarks by the EU Enlargement Commissioner.
Xi and Putin Hold Beijing Summit to Bolster Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a high-profile summit, often described as "tea diplomacy." The leaders met to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss cooperation, with Russia seeking political and economic support from China.
Georgian Parliamentary Speaker Papuashvili calls Zelenskyi ‘ungrateful’
Georgian Parliamentary Speaker Shalva Papuashvili also said ‘the ultimate judgment on Zelenskyi will be made by the Ukrainian people themselves’.
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GD Drops Plan for Regional Policy State Minister Post, Mulls Re-Merger of Regional, Infrastructure Ministries
Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said the government will no longer create the planned post of State Minister for Regional Policy following Mamuka Mdinaradze’s decision to quit…
Georgian Parliament Speaker Denounces EU Parliament, PACE Resolutions
Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has criticized recent resolutions by the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), stating they have "crossed the red lines set by the Georgian people."
Georgian Parliament Speaker Accuses EU of Demanding 'Suicide' Over Sanctions
The President of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, stated that the European Union is demanding Tbilisi join sanctions against Russia to maintain its visa-free regime, which he described as a demand for 'suicide'.
Papuashvili Claims Ukraine, Moldova EU Integration Involves Ceding Territory
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated that Ukraine and Moldova's integration into the European Union would involve ceding territories and statehood, referencing comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
Georgian Speaker Questions EU Benefits if Unanimity Rule Abolished
Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili expressed concerns about the benefits of EU membership if the bloc eliminates the unanimity principle in decision-making, calling such a move 'catastrophic'.
PACE Condemns Georgia's Democratic Backsliding, Papuashvili Dismisses Resolution
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has condemned Georgia's continued democratic backsliding, a resolution which Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili dismissed as 'Soviet-minded'.
Georgia's Parliament Tightens Media Accreditation Rules
Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili signed amendments to tighten parliamentary accreditation rules for journalists and media outlets, citing the 'European Parliament example'.
Georgia Accuses Zelensky of 'Ingratitude', Ukraine Responds
The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of 'ingratitude' after Georgia supported a UN resolution on Ukraine's territorial integrity, prompting a sharp response from Ukraine.