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Georgian Parliament re-elects Shalva Papuashvili, vote results show – World
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Georgian Parliament re-elects Shalva Papuashvili, vote results show – World

TBILISI, November 25. /TASS/. Deputies of the 11th Convocation of the Georgian Parliament re-elected Shalva Papuashvili as Speaker of the Parliament.

The vote was broadcast on the Parliament website.

Shalva Papuashvili was the only candidate for the post of President, proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party. He has been the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament since 2021.

In addition, the vice-presidents of the Parliament were also elected during the meeting. Giorgi Volski was elected first vice-president, and Thea Tsulukiani and Nino Tsilosani were elected vice-presidents.

The 11th Convocation of Parliament, formed following the legislative elections, held its first session on Monday. Only 88 deputies from the ruling Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party are present in the assembly hall, with representatives of opposition parties refusing to recognize the election results and announcing their decision to boycott the work of the legislature . At the same time, a rally organized by the opposition took place in front of the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue.

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on October 26, marking the first widespread use of electronic ballot boxes. According to the Central Election Commission, the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party received 53.93% of the vote and obtained 89 seats in Parliament out of 150. Four opposition parties exceeded the 5% threshold: the Coalition for change obtained 11.03% and 19%. seats, United National Movement — 10.17% and 16 seats, Strong Georgia — 8.81% and 14 seats, and Gakharia for Georgia — 7.78% and 12 seats. All opposition parties that entered Parliament refuse to recognize the election results because they believe that the data from the Central Election Commission was falsified. Opposition leaders have been holding protest rallies since November 4.