ICC Georgia Expresses Deep Concern Over Conduct of Recent Parliamentary Elections and Government’s Undermining of Georgia’s European Course

ICC Georgia Expresses Deep Concern Over Conduct of Recent Parliamentary Elections and Government’s Undermining of Georgia’s European Course: 

ICC Georgia expresses profound concern regarding the conduct of the Georgian
Parliamentary elections held on October 26, 2024. Reports of massive, systemic
irregularities during the electoral process, including before election date, have raised
significant alarm among the business community.

The integrity of democratic processes is fundamental to Georgia's commitment to the
principles enshrined in Article 78 of the Georgian Constitution, which underscores Georgia's
European and Euro-Atlantic course. We vehemently condemn any deviation from this path
towards a stance aligned with Russia.

ICC Georgia fully endorses the position taken by the President of Georgia, who has voiced
similar concerns regarding these elections, deeming them illegitimate and calling for
adherence to democratic norms and transparency. We urge all political stakeholders, both
locally and internationally, to firmly uphold democratic principles, ensuring that the will of
the Georgian people is respected and protected.

As an active participant in fostering Georgia’s economic and political integration with
Europe, ICC Georgia emphasizes maintaining this trajectory for the prosperity and
development of our nation. We call upon relevant authorities to respect the will of most
Georgian people and immediately organize snap elections conducted by neutral
international bodies so that their will is expressed freely and legitimately.

ICC Georgia also calls on other business organizations in the country to express their
condemnation of these anti-democratic elections and any deviation from our European path
as enshrined in the Georgian Constitution.

ICC Georgia is one of the most outspoken and representative business organizations in our country, actively participating in fostering a transparent and legitimate business environment. We remain strongly committed to supporting Georgia's integration into both the European Union and global marketplaces.