The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, said that tomorrow, October 26, the parliament will set the date of the presidential elections.
“We must elect a president for a five-year term, therefore, for the president to be elected for five years, it is important that the elections and inauguration take place this year.” – Papuashvili told reporters.
After changes to the constitution, for the first time in Georgia the president will not be elected directly by the citizens, but by a college of 300 electors. The college will include the deputies of the new convocation of parliament, representatives of local authorities and candidates from political parties in proportional quotas.
Georgian Dream, which won the parliamentary elections, has not yet discussed a candidacy for the country’s presidency, the party’s executive secretary said. Mamuka Mdinaradze November 21 after the results of the party’s political council.
“As for the presidential candidate, this was not discussed at all today. Not a single word. Let’s see for now. Of course, there are many versions, but let no one guess in vain. “We haven’t even discussed this yet in the political council.” – said Mdinaradze.
He will continue as head of government Irakli Kobakhidze. head of parliament Shalva Papuashvili He will also continue working in this place.
