President of Georgia on the technical government: we will reach a compromise after the elections

Political crisis in Georgia

The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, has stated that she is ready to appoint a technical government if the Georgian Dream party and the opposition fail to reach an agreement after the October 31 parliamentary elections. Speaking at a press conference on October 27, Zurabishvili said that she would appoint a government of "professionals" that would be tasked with resolving the country's current political crisis.

The announcement came amid ongoing political turmoil in Georgia. The Georgian Dream party, which has been in power since 2012, has been accused of electoral fraud and corruption. The opposition, led by the United National Movement, has been calling for new elections and the resignation of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.

President's role in Georgian politics

Under the Georgian constitution, the president is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The president also has the power to appoint the prime minister and other government officials. However, the president's powers are limited by the parliament, which has the power to approve or reject the president's nominees.

In the current political crisis, President Zurabishvili has played a key role in mediating between the Georgian Dream party and the opposition. She has met with leaders from both sides and has urged them to reach a compromise. Zurabishvili has also called for new elections to be held as soon as possible.

Possible scenarios for Georgia

It is unclear what will happen in Georgia if the Georgian Dream party and the opposition fail to reach an agreement after the October 31 elections. One possibility is that President Zurabishvili will appoint a technical government. Another possibility is that the country will be plunged into a prolonged period of political instability.

The Georgian Dream party has stated that it is willing to form a coalition government with the opposition. However, the opposition has rejected this offer, saying that it will not participate in a government led by the Georgian Dream party. The opposition has also called for the resignation of Prime Minister Garibashvili.

The situation in Georgia is fluid and it is difficult to predict what will happen next. However, it is clear that the country is facing a major political crisis. The outcome of the October 31 elections will likely have a significant impact on the future of Georgia.