Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City footballer, is set to be appointed president by Georgia's disputed parliament amidst ongoing pro-EU protests. Opposition groups reject his candidacy, claiming the elections were rigged. Protests intensified after the government paused EU accession negotiations. The situation has led to accusations of authoritarianism, police brutality, and calls for international sanctions against Georgian officials. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)