Georgians are set to vote on Saturday in a pivotal election that could end 12 years of authoritarian rule and impact their EU membership aspirations. The ruling Georgian Dream party is expected to lead, but opposition groups are uniting to challenge it. The election is framed as a choice between aligning with Europe or Russia, amidst accusations of democratic backsliding and voter intimidation. The stakes are high, with 3.5 million eligible voters and a polarized political landscape. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)