Biden ‘deeply alarmed’ by democratic backsliding in Georgia after election outcry

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Georgia will carry out a partial recount of ballots after claims of fraud in Saturday’s parliamentary elections.
Aljazeera
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Tens of thousands gathered outside the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue, with Georgian, U.S. and European flags waving and voices calling for new elections.
Voice Of America
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In Moldova, which like Georgia has been granted EU candidate status, only a slim majority of voters backed anchoring the goal of EU accession in the constitution in a referendum this month and pro-Western President Maia Sandu faces a runoff vote after falling short of outright victory in a presidential election.
The Gazette
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The Georgian opposition called for protests on Monday, and the European Union demanded an investigation into "irregularities" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving toward Russia's orbit.
Hürriyet Daily News

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