The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy [ISFED] presented the project “Supporting Free and Fair Election Cycle in Georgia” supported by the European Union. The presentation was attended by members of the opposition parties, representatives of civil society, as well as the Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński.

According to ISFED, the event provided an opportunity to share plans for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Highlights include a robust election observation mission, voter information campaigns, and initiatives to promote constructive dialogue between political parties and voters.

“The first thing is that the pre-election period should be held in such a way that administrative resources are not used, state agencies are not used in favor of only one party, the voter is not pressured, threatened or intimidated, and the voter is able to make his/her decision in a free environment. Secondly, it’s also important that if there are, let’s say, manipulations or violations in connection with these elections, the state authorities should respond in a timely and effective manner and third thing we think is also very important is the issue of independence and impartiality of the election administration [CEC]…”, - said the Executive Director of ISFED, Nino Dolidze.