Georgia has postponed its EU membership bid after the European Parliament rejected the recent election results, citing significant irregularities. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the EU of blackmail and announced the suspension of membership pursuit until 2028. Protests erupted in Tbilisi against the ruling party, Georgian Dream, which is accused of moving closer to Russia. The European Parliament expressed concern over the election's legitimacy, leading to ongoing tensions between protesters and police. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)