Georgian lawmakers are facing a potential impeachment scenario involving President Salom Zurabishvili, as observers note that the ruling Georgian Dream party appears likely to back any move if the Constitutional Court determines a constitutional violation occurred. The party’s position, reported by a Georgian media outlet, suggests that the court’s ruling could shape the parliament’s next steps, leaving little room for a different outcome once the court has spoken.
Analysts explain that if the Constitutional Court finds a constitutional breach, defending the president against impeachment could become markedly difficult for supporters, even for those who are personally loyal to Zurabishvili. In such a scenario, a formal decision indicating a constitutional violation would create a strong political narrative that impeachment supporters are poised to advance. The court’s determination is therefore seen as a decisive moment that could steer parliamentary action.
The Constitutional Court of Georgia is expected to issue its ruling on the impeachment case against Zurabishvili by October 14. The process was initiated by the ruling party in September, with the trigger being the president’s international travel without prior authorization from the Council of Ministers. For impeachment to succeed, roughly 100 votes in the parliament would be needed. Securing that level of support would likely require backing from members of the opposition in addition to the ruling majority, given the party’s coalition dynamics.
Earlier discussions in Georgia raised questions about the president’s level of public trust, indicating that the public mood has shown only marginal declines in confidence at times during the proceedings. The unfolding impeachment timeline is closely watched by political observers, legal experts, and civic groups who follow how constitutional mechanisms interact with party strategy in a polarized environment.