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flag Georgia bans overseas voting in parliamentary elections to prevent foreign interference, affecting nearly 96,000 citizens abroad.

flag Georgia will bar citizens abroad from voting in parliamentary elections, requiring them to return home to vote, according to Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili. flag The change, part of a broader election code overhaul, aims to prevent foreign interference and strengthen vote integrity, citing concerns over external influence and biased information. flag The move follows the abolition of a previous institution established under EU recommendations and aligns Georgia with countries like Ireland, Israel, and Malta. flag Nearly 96,000 Georgians were registered to vote overseas in 2024. flag No implementation details or exceptions have been announced.

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