We take a negative view of the Georgian Parliament’s decision to expedite consideration of a package of bills aimed at restricting gambling and related advertising
The following report aims to assess the media environment during the 2021 local regional government elections and the pre-election period (August 3 to October 30). The methodology includes identification of key challenges and the formation of subsequent recommendations. It also highlights critical cases that occurred before the pre-election period that had a significant impact on the media environment formation. The document contains updates on media entities’ ongoing election disputes with the Communications Commission and Tbilisi City Court.
Assessment of Media Environment during the Second Round of Local Self-Government Elections
