EU delegation congratulates Georgia on original constitution anniversary
It added despite having a “short life” due to the Soviet invasion and occupation later that month, it had “laid the foundation” of today’s independent Georgia. Photo: EU Delegation/twitter
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The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia on Wednesday congratulated the country on the anniversary marking the adoption of the constitution of its First Democratic Republic in 1921.
In a social media post, the Delegation said the “progressive” document had guaranteed “broad local governance, rights of minorities and equal rights for men and women”.
We join #Georgia in celebrating the first Constitution of 1921, a progressive document guaranteeing broad local governance, rights of minorities & equal rights for men & women. Despite its short life due to Soviet occupation, it laid the foundation of today’s independent Georgia. pic.twitter.com/ftJ8L5Ezzo
— EU Delegation Georgia ???????? (@EUinGeorgia) February 21, 2024
It added despite having a “short life” due to the Soviet invasion and occupation later that month, it had “laid the foundation” of today’s independent Georgia.
Adopted in 1995, the current constitution was modelled after the 1921 document.