The parliamentary elections in Georgia on October 26 saw a turnout of 58.94%, with approximately 2.06 million voters participating, according to the Central Election Commission. The elections are considered crucial for the country's future, with the ruling Georgian Dream party, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, facing significant opposition from four pro-European parties. Tensions were high, as the election was framed as a choice between alignment with Europe or a shift towards Russia, particularly following controversial legislation perceived as favoring Russian influence. While the ruling party claimed early victory with projected support of 56%, exit polls from opposition channels indicated potential gains for the coalition aiming for EU accession. Reports of minor incidents and technical issues were noted, but the overall voting process was described as calm. The final results are being closely monitored, with both sides claiming potential victory.