A nationwide strike for new elections has been announced in Georgia.

On January 15, a nationwide warning strike was announced in Georgia. Citizens are demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Protest 24.

The protest action, which is scheduled for January 15 at 3:00 PM, aims to demand new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters. Organizers of the strike are calling on employers and their employees across the country to temporarily halt their activities for three hours.

According to the strike organizers, this will demonstrate how the lack of changes in the country's political life leads to economic stagnation and a decline in living standards.

"With our strike, we will show what awaits us in isolation: economic stagnation; closed businesses; poverty and unemployment...", the statement reads.

The main demands of the protesters are repeat parliamentary elections and the release of those detained during the protests that occurred after the parliamentary elections at the end of October.

Protests in Georgia

Recall that in October 2024, parliamentary elections were held in Georgia. According to the Central Election Commission of Georgia, the pro-Russian party "Georgian Dream," which has been in power for over 10 years, won. The opposition refused to recognize the election results.

At the same time, the ruling party of Georgia announced that it is suspending the country's integration into the EU. This triggered a wave of protests.

Mass protests are still ongoing in Georgia. Citizens are demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters.

In November and December 2024, numerous protests took place in the country, during which security forces used force to disperse demonstrators. The authorities began deportation procedures for foreigners who participated in the protests, requiring 91 individuals to leave the country.

It is also worth mentioning that on December 14, the electoral college elected former football player with anti-Western views, Mikhail Kavelashvili, as President of Georgia.