The credentials of the Georgian delegation were challenged during the first winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

The challenge was initiated by Boriana Åberg, a member of PACE representing the European People’s Party and a Swedish politician, who criticized Georgia’s current political environment.

“Georgian parliament is a one-party parliament with only Georgian Dream in it. Ivanishvili’s regime is demolishing the democratic order in Georgia. This is the reason I challenge the credentials, on behalf of the EPP group, with regard to article A2A in the rules of procedure. I challenge the credentials of the Georgian delegation,” she stated.

As per the Rules of Procedure, such a challenge requires the backing of at least 30 members from five different national delegations. Following a vote, the initiative received sufficient support and was referred to the relevant committee for review. The committee is expected to present its findings within 24 hours.