The News in Brief
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili Meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris
Salome Zourabichvili, the President of Georgia, held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Zourabichvili personally shared a video of the meeting on her social media platform.
In the video, President Zurabishvili mentioned that she had a productive discussion with the French President concerning Georgia's EU candidacy status.
The French President stated that he had hosted the President of Georgia for discussions on Georgia's EU candidacy and the future of the region.
"Also, I want to express my support for the brave fight for democracy, the rule of law, and what I believe to be the future of the Georgian people - a truly European path.
I wish you all the best of luck. I will continue to support Ms President on this journey in the coming days, months, and years, which is very important for both you and us," said Macron.
Georgian Parliament Raises Vote Requirement for CEC Chairperson
Parliament has increased the number of votes required for CEC Election Administration of Georgia's Chairperson again.
According to the upcoming changes to the election code, electing the chairman will now necessitate 90 votes (3/5 majority). In cases where 90 votes cannot be obtained, the election will proceed with 76 votes (simple majority). The parliament is set to expedite the consideration of this bill.
As per the proposed legislation, candidates can receive support with 76 votes on two occasions, and those elected with 76 votes will commence their 5-year term in office. If even 76 votes cannot be gathered, the matter will be referred to the president for a decision.
The amendments to the electoral legislation and parliamentary regulations will maintain the provision that the Speaker of the Parliament will initiate the candidate selection process instead of the President. Additionally, the Speaker of the Parliament will be responsible for submitting nominations for the CEC Chairperson and CEC members to the Parliament.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili Meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris
In the video, President Zurabishvili mentioned that she had a productive discussion with the French President concerning Georgia's EU candidacy status.
The French President stated that he had hosted the President of Georgia for discussions on Georgia's EU candidacy and the future of the region.
"Also, I want to express my support for the brave fight for democracy, the rule of law, and what I believe to be the future of the Georgian people - a truly European path.
I wish you all the best of luck. I will continue to support Ms President on this journey in the coming days, months, and years, which is very important for both you and us," said Macron.
Georgian Parliament Raises Vote Requirement for CEC Chairperson
According to the upcoming changes to the election code, electing the chairman will now necessitate 90 votes (3/5 majority). In cases where 90 votes cannot be obtained, the election will proceed with 76 votes (simple majority). The parliament is set to expedite the consideration of this bill.
As per the proposed legislation, candidates can receive support with 76 votes on two occasions, and those elected with 76 votes will commence their 5-year term in office. If even 76 votes cannot be gathered, the matter will be referred to the president for a decision.
The amendments to the electoral legislation and parliamentary regulations will maintain the provision that the Speaker of the Parliament will initiate the candidate selection process instead of the President. Additionally, the Speaker of the Parliament will be responsible for submitting nominations for the CEC Chairperson and CEC members to the Parliament.