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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Mark

Why have the Georgian Dream’s attacks on the European Union become especially intense now? A confrontational letter from Kobakhidze to the heads of EU institutions, and Shalva Papuashvili’s direct insults toward the German ambassador. Why specifically Denmark and Germany? And what is Bidzina Ivanishvili trying to achieve? Is he preparing ground for a final rejection of the European Union?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out !

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Mark

Why have the Georgian Dream’s attacks on the European Union become especially intense now? A confrontational letter from Kobakhidze to the heads of EU institutions, and Shalva Papuashvili’s direct insults toward the German ambassador. Why specifically Denmark and Germany? And what is Bidzina Ivanishvili trying to achieve? Is he preparing ground for a final rejection of the European Union?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Thornike Gordadze | Professor at Science Po Paris | Eastern Neighbourhood and Black Sea program fellow at the Jacques Delors Institute | former State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration 01:40 Guest Introduction5:32 What does Georgian Dream Prime Minister Kobakhidze’s confrontational open letter to EU leaders signify about GD’s policy toward the European Union?15:26 The political and geopolitical aspects of the election of Shio III as the new patriarch of Georgia: did Bidzina Ivanishvili and the Kremlin get what they wanted?27:33 The French National Assembly resolution on Georgia: which political forces in France supported it, and what are its political significance and practical implications? Are French sanctions in the pipeline?39:37 A positive shift in Ukraine–Georgia relations? The Zelensky–Kobakhidze pull-aside meeting and the Sybiha–Bochorishvili talks, yet anti-Zelensky propaganda continues and Tbilisi refuses to join the tribunal against Russia — what do we know and what should we expect?47:55 Regional politics: a power shift in the South Caucasus - the US and EU are coming in as Russia goes out. Azerbaijan and Armenia are both winning. Where’s Georgia?

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Guest: Thornike Gordadze | Professor at Science Po Paris | Eastern Neighbourhood and Black Sea program fellow at the Jacques Delors Institute | former State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

What does Georgian Dream Prime Minister Kobakhidze’s confrontational open letter to EU leaders signify about GD’s policy toward the European Union?

The political and geopolitical aspects of the election of Shio III as the new patriarch of Georgia: did Bidzina Ivanishvili and the Kremlin get what they wanted?

The French National Assembly resolution on Georgia: which political forces in France supported it, and what are its political significance and practical implications?

Are French sanctions in the pipeline?A positive shift in Ukraine–Georgia relations? The Zelensky–Kobakhidze pull-aside meeting and the Sybiha–Bochorishvili talks, yet anti-Zelensky propaganda continues and Tbilisi refuses to join the tribunal against Russia — what do we know and what should we expect?

Regional politics: a power shift in the South Caucasus - the US and EU are coming in as Russia goes out. Azerbaijan and Armenia are both winning. Where’s Georgia?

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Questions of the week from Dan and Maria

What is happening in Ukraine–Georgia relations? We’ve seen some signs of warming, yet Georgia has not joined the tribunal against Russia, while Georgian Dream continues throwing mud at Zelensky. Any idea what’s going on?

Imedi TV was barred from the European Parliament for a year, and Rustavi 2 and Pos TV were not allowed in Moldova. Do you think this could be a prelude to European sanctions, after the UK already sanctioned them?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Questions of the week from Dan and Maria

What is happening in Ukraine–Georgia relations? We’ve seen some signs of warming, yet Georgia has not joined the tribunal against Russia, while Georgian Dream continues throwing mud at Zelensky. Any idea what’s going on?

Imedi TV was barred from the European Parliament for a year, and Rustavi 2 and Pos TV were not allowed in Moldova. Do you think this could be a prelude to European sanctions, after the UK already sanctioned them?

Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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Guest: Tamar Chergoleishvili - A Federalists Party Founder.

— Guest Introduction

— Why party politics? And when two leaders of one party are living under one roof, does it make things easier or more difficult?

— How is the Federalists Party doing, and in the present climate, when it is on a ban list, would that change anything?

— Commenting on the current developments: the new Patriarch, the Volodymyr Zelenskyy–Irakli Kobakhidze meeting, the French Assembly adopting a resolution on Georgia, the international pressure on Bidzina Ivanishvili amid the changing geopolitical climate, and the GD propaganda.

— What should we expect from the 26 May rally, why should people come to the demonstration, and what will happen afterward?

— The Opposition Alliance: What’s happening inside it, what are the key expectations and challenges it faces, and what will be its next move?

— If we look at how the stars are moving in geopolitics, is it a time to throw stones or a time to gather stones?

— Tamara’s final message.

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Guest: Tamar Chergoleishvili - A Federalists Party Founder.

— Guest Introduction

— Why party politics? And when two leaders of one party are living under one roof, does it make things easier or more difficult?

— How is the Federalists Party doing, and in the present climate, when it is on a ban list, would that change anything?

— Commenting on the current developments: the new Patriarch, the Volodymyr Zelenskyy–Irakli Kobakhidze meeting, the French Assembly adopting a resolution on Georgia, the international pressure on Bidzina Ivanishvili amid the changing geopolitical climate, and the GD propaganda.

— What should we expect from the 26 May rally, why should people come to the demonstration, and what will happen afterward?

— The Opposition Alliance: What’s happening inside it, what are the key expectations and challenges it faces, and what will be its next move?

— If we look at how the stars are moving in geopolitics, is it a time to throw stones or a time to gather stones?

— Tamara’s final message.