Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) monitored October 2, 2021, Municipal Elections with the help of 200 static observers and 40 mobile groups. The organization filed 42 complaints to the election commissions, 12 of which were relate

 Transparency International Georgia monitored the 2 October local self-government elections with over 300 observers. The analysis of the pre-electoral environment and election day has demonstrated that the government still lacks the political wi

 Transparency International Georgia’s observers have reported up to 140 insignificant and relatively serious violations during the day. We have filed 25 complaints. Noteworthy cases of serious violations are the following:Alleged “Ca

 According to our observation, local self-government elections in 2021 are being held in a largely peaceful environment. Vast majority of the electoral precincts, where our static observers are stationed, have been opened on time.Our observers h

 Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) will deploy up to 300 observers to monitor local self-government elections of October 2, 2021. Our static observers will cover 200 precincts throughout the country. 40 mobile groups will also be i

 Introduction and a brief summaryOn October 2, 2021, municipal elections will be held in Georgia. On this day, Georgian voters will elect executive (mayors) and representative (councils) bodies of local self-government in 64 municipalities, incl

 Statement of Media Advocacy CoalitionThe lawsuit against Davit Kezerashvili, the owner and the funder of Formula TV, and the recent proceedings against him during the pre-election period in general, may be aimed at putting pressure on a critica

 Transparency International Georgia publishes an annual assessment of the media environment ahead of the elections, covering the period from the 2020 Parliamentary Elections to the 2021 Local Self-Government Elections. The cases provided in the

 Key FindingsTransparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) studied the issue of municipal election campaign finance from August 2 to September 12, 2021. 13 electoral subjects who either are getting public funding or who received donations of a

 We like to reflect on the story aired on TV Pirveli that revealed alleged political interference with judiciary. If the authenticity of private communication records is established, it will once again confirm the dire situation in the common co