The Speaker of the Parliament, H.E. Shalva Papuashvili, summarized the work carried out during the autumn parliamentary session at a meeting of the Bureau.

“We have adopted a number of important legislative changes in various directions. Among them, I would particularly highlight the projects adopted in the area of institutional reform, which restored the institutional framework to the constitutional system enshrined in our Constitution and previously distorted by numerous eclectic additions. This year, we have brought the institutional structure closer to the constitutional model—the original vision embedded in the Constitution”, - stated Shalva Papuashvili.

The Speaker also spoke about legislative changes aimed at strengthening democracy in Georgia.

“Another key direction concerns legislative amendments aimed at strengthening Georgia’s democracy, including, in particular, protecting it from external interference. This year, and especially during the autumn session, significant decisions have been made in this regard”, - he noted.

Shalva Papuashvili emphasized the adoption of the new Election Code, stating that it had faced virtually no criticism.

“We adopted a new Election Code, and criticism from certain groups focused solely on the issue of opening polling stations abroad. As time passes, it becomes increasingly clear—not only in Georgia but also in other countries, including Europe—how persistent the problem of external interference in elections is. We see full support from our voters that Georgia must ensure elections are conducted in line with democratic principles, with maximum exclusion of external interference. This decision serves exactly that purpose. Once again, I emphasize that beyond this issue, we have not heard any substantive critical remarks regarding the new Election Code”, - said the Speaker.

He also addressed the education reform package, approved by Parliament the previous week.

“Reform is a continuous process that will require not only further legislative engagement by Parliament to establish the appropriate framework, but also the effective exercise of parliamentary oversight, so that the reform fully achieves the goals set for higher and general education. A truly historic process is underway, which will qualitatively transform general and higher education in Georgia and restore a sense of pride in our higher education system. It is important that we take responsibility to ensure that the state provides high-quality, competitive education at both levels, enabling our citizens and our children to succeed globally”, - Papuashvili stated.

According to him, amid the regional turbulence of recent years, Parliament has also played a significant role in parliamentary diplomacy and foreign relations.

“I would like to thank everyone who participated in various delegations and represented the voice of the Parliament of Georgia within international organizations”, - he added.

The Speaker also highlighted Georgia’s economic achievements.

“This year, Georgia concludes as a winner in terms of economic performance, with unprecedented growth for the region. For the first time in Georgia’s history, GDP per capita will exceed USD 10,000. For the first time, the national economy will surpass 100 billion GEL. We stand out both in annual economic growth rates and in absolute figures, not only in the region but also compared to candidate countries”, - he stated.

He noted that these achievements were made despite external obstacles rather than external support.

“Everything was done to undermine Georgia’s economy, security, peace, and democracy. The world is experiencing a difficult period, and unfortunately, genuine friends are hard to find. In this challenging context, many have found time to pursue hostile policies toward Georgia, while we are focused on overcoming the challenges of occupation and achieving its end. On top of this, we are encouraged toward escalation, confrontation, and discord—everything that is the opposite of European values—carried out under the banner of the European Union”, - said Papuashvili.

He described it as a civilizational disgrace to carry out acts of violence under the EU flag.

“It is a civilizational disgrace to burn the Parliament of Georgia while holding the EU flag, to attempt to seize the presidential palace through violent assault, or to throw Molotov cocktails. Unfortunately, this is happening in Georgia today only by those holding the EU flag, and this represents a civilizational shame for the European Union with which certain European forces now associate themselves”, - he stated.

According to the Speaker, growing patriotic movements across Europe indicate that governments must listen to their people.

“We are confident that minority governments imposing their political agendas will eventually listen to their citizens, and the deaf wall between EU leadership, European bureaucracy, and European peoples will collapse. Brussels bureaucracy will follow the will of its people—to make Europe a space of peace rather than militarization and preparation for global conflict; a space of economic prosperity rather than decline; and a space grounded in genuine European values, not imposed ideologies”, - Papuashvili said.

Concluding with a message ahead of the New Year, he emphasized the primacy of national interest.

“With these New Year wishes, we approach the coming year mobilized and guided by our national interests. History shows—and people today increasingly recognize—that national interest is the foundation of all decisions. This is how nations and states are formed, and how unions are built—when they are grounded in national interests. Our message to other governments is to follow Georgia’s example: listen to their own people and act in their interests, not in service of illusory globalist agendas that ultimately prove to be nothing more than shifting chimeras”, - concluded Shalva Papuashvili.