“We must be prepared not only for parliamentary elections but also for what comes after—the formation of a coalition government,” stated former President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili.

As Zourabichvili noted, numerous signs indicate ongoing fluctuations within the ruling power.

“This was the first meeting in this format. The Resistance Platform convened with representatives from the European Union, ambassadors, and even the EU Ambassador himself was present. It was an introductory gathering. They were aware of this platform, but this was the first joint meeting where we outlined our working procedures, the participants involved, and the open nature of our platform. We are ready to accept new parties that agree to our rules. Additionally, we explained that this platform collaborates with various self-organized segments of society, including the business sector, cultural institutions, NGOs, and protest groups. Alongside this, we are working to develop political positions and are committed to preparing a coalition government.

If we are truly committed to the certainty that parliamentary elections will be called, we must prepare not only for the voting day but also for what comes afterwards. This was a key issue discussed during the meeting, and we clearly articulated our position. Equally important is readiness for the day after the elections—that is, for the formation of a coalition government. The ongoing process is precisely aimed at this preparation.

Our experience in this area is limited, and everyone is aware of that. The countries represented at today’s meeting have faced the challenges of forming coalition governments, and we are proactively preparing for similar difficulties. This underscores the seriousness with which we approach the future.

Numerous signs indicate internal fluctuations within the ruling power itself, which gives us strong hope that we are on the right path toward new parliamentary elections.

Discussions also covered the European Union’s stance toward us, what it entails, and when a unified position might be articulated. We learned once again that different countries within the EU hold varying views. However, they are closely monitoring the situation in Georgia. This is not merely an electoral crisis or a consequence of the new policies announced by the Prime Minister on November 28. It is a systematic dismantling of democratic institutions and the state itself. Our EU partners perceive this very clearly.

It was a very productive meeting, and we agreed that one of the subgroups responsible for communication with international partners would stay in constant contact with them to share our evolving positions. We also plan to meet again in this format whenever necessary,” Zourabichvili concluded.