Thousands of protesters rallied in front of the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi for the twelfth consecutive night, demanding closer ties with the European Union. They accuse the government of abandoning the country’s European aspirations and embracing pro-Russian authoritarianism. Despite clashes with police, who used water cannons and tear gas, demonstrators continued to express their demands. The protests were sparked by the government’s decision to postpone EU membership talks until 2028. Incidents of police violence against protesters have been reported, drawing condemnation from NGOs and Western partners.