Georgian Charter

The Georgian Charter (Georgian: ქართული ქარტია) is an action plan introduced by President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili In response to the protests against foreign agents bill in 2023–2024.[1] The goal of the charter is to consolidate the pro-Western opposition under one symbolic banner[2] as a counterweight to the increasingly Euroscepticist government of Georgian Dream. One of its key objectives is to establish a technical government after the parliamentary elections on October 26, 2024, to ensure a democratic transition and implement the necessary reforms for Georgia’s accession to the European Union.[3] Salome Zourabichvili announced the “Georgian Charter” on May 26, Georgia's Independence Day.[4][5][6]

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  2. ^ "President Zurabishvili vows to 'unite' pro-European groups in Georgia". OC Media. 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
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  4. ^ "Georgian Charter: President Proposes Unified Goals for Short-Term Parliament, Technical Government". Civil.ge. 26 May 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  5. ^ Greisz, Markus (31 May 2024). "Zurabishvili's Charter: Implications for Georgia". SCEEUS. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  6. ^ Baccini, Federico (29 May 2024). "What is the pro-EU 'Georgian Charter' proposed by the President for a united front in the October elections". Eunews.