A Year of Growing Discontent
The protest movement that erupted when Georgia’s government suspended its European Union integration has entered a new and uncertain phase. Initially fueled by outrage and hopes for a pro-European future, the movement now struggles against an uncompromising regime. The government’s resistance and the imprisonment of key opposition figures have deepened public frustration.
The Opposition’s Warning
Opposition parties, weakened by arrests and internal divisions, warn that the country is slipping toward outright authoritarianism. They insist that the regime is tightening control over institutions and the media to stifle dissent. Many activists and journalists face intimidation, while court rulings increasingly favor those loyal to the ruling party.
Public Despair and Fatigue
After months of demonstrations, fatigue has set in among citizens. The momentum of the early protests has waned, and many now fear that meaningful change is out of reach. Ordinary Georgians, once optimistic about aligning with the European Union, now express resignation and disappointment as their aspirations appear blocked by pro-Russian government policies.
A Struggle Between Two Visions
The political confrontation has become more than a dispute over policy—it represents two competing visions for Georgia’s future. On one side stand the supporters of closer ties with Moscow, arguing for stability and tradition; on the other, pro-European voices call for democratic reforms and independence from Kremlin influence.
“Our generation wanted to believe that Georgia’s place is in Europe,” said one activist. “But every step forward feels like two steps back.”
The Road Ahead
International observers warn that Georgia’s democratic institutions are under strain. With trust in politics eroding, analysts fear that continued repression could push more citizens into emigration or political apathy, leaving the country at a crossroads between East and West.
Author’s summary: After a year of protests, Georgia faces deep political fatigue, growing authoritarianism, and fading hopes for its European future.
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