Georgia’s Central Election Commission said it will recount ballots at about 14 percent of polling stations, following allegations of irregularities in the weekend’s parliamentary elections. District election commissions will recount ballots from five randomly selected polling stations in each district, the commission said on its website.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban today expressed his opinion on the elections in Georgia, calling them “free and democratic”. The vote, which saw the victory of the pro-Russian ruling party and was contested by the pro-European opposition, was praised by Orban during his visit to Tbilisi. He congratulated the Georgian people for choosing peace and for preventing the country from becoming a “second Ukraine”. Orban also said that if the liberals had prevailed, Brussels would probably have considered the outcome as democratic.

This situation highlights the political tensions in the country, characterized by a split between pro-Russian and pro-European forces. Allegations of fraud have raised concerns about the transparency of the electoral process and trust in the democratic institution. The recount of the ballots is an attempt to address these concerns and ensure the integrity of the elections.

The international community’s reaction is awaited with interest, as developments in Georgia may have broader implications for the stability of the region. External observers are closely monitoring the country’s democratic process and its geopolitical implications. Georgia is strategically located between Europe and Asia, and its political choices affect not only its own future but also that of its neighbors.

In this context, it is crucial that the recount process be conducted rigorously and transparently to ensure that every vote is properly counted. Citizens’ trust in the democratic system is essential for Georgia’s internal stability and international relations. As the political situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how events will unfold in the coming days and weeks.