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Despite government crackdowns and legislative intimidation, there remains a significant pro-European sentiment within Georgia. President Salome Zourabichvili, who once aligned herself with Georgian Dream but has since become a vocal critic, articulates the fears of many Georgians: if the current trajectory continues, Georgia could resemble Ukraine ten years down the line.
The demonstrations often feature European Union flags, an indication of the populace's desire for closer ties with Europe rather than a retreat into Moscow's orbit. Public opinion polls suggest that around 80% of Georgians support EU membership, a sharp contrast to the Georgian Dream government that seemingly ignores these aspirations.