The European Union has called for a swift investigation into reported irregularities in Georgia's parliamentary elections, where the ruling party, Georgian Dream, won 54% of the votes amidst allegations of voter intimidation and coercion. EU officials emphasized the need for reforms and dialogue to restore trust in the electoral process. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze downplayed the accusations, while President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the elections as a 'total falsification'. EU-Georgia relations have worsened under Kobakhidze, with concerns over democratic backsliding and legislation mimicking Russian authoritarianism. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)