US, EU say passing election bill in 1st reading is ‘important step towards parliamentary pluralism’

The Georgian parliament passed an election bill in its first reading yesterday. Photo: parliament of Georgia press office.

Agenda.ge, 22 Jun 2020 - 12:00, Tbilisi,Georgia

EU, US ambassadors have welcomed the passing of an election bill in its first reading yesterday, which was drafted per the agreement between the ruling party and the opposition in talks mediated by the diplomatic corps back in March. 

The US embassy said that passing the bill ensures a more proportional electoral system for the 2020 parliamentary elections and ‘is an important first step towards greater parliamentary pluralism’.

EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell tweeted that he hopes ‘all sides will take responsibility to ensure the bill’s final success.’