Massive crowds gathered in Tbilisi’s central avenues, expressing sharp dissatisfaction with the government’s recent decision to reconsider its path toward European integration. Protesters, numbering in the tens of thousands, carried banners and chanted slogans demanding a return to pro-EU policies, reflecting widespread fears that the country’s geopolitical orientation is shifting away from Western alliances. The unrest has disrupted daily life, with demonstrators blocking key intersections and clashing with police forces attempting to maintain order. Observers note that the movement shows no signs of abating, highlighting deep divisions within Georgian society over the nation’s future.

Key factors fueling the protests include:

  • Concerns over potential economic isolation from European markets
  • Fear of increased influence from neighboring powers
  • Loss of progress in democratic reforms tied to EU accession efforts
  • Worries about diminished civil…