Georgian Politics Sees Saakashvili Step Back From Public Roles

Georgian political life is seeing a marked shift as former president Mikheil Saakashvili steps back from public service. His mother, Giuli Alasania, announced the development on the social platform owned by Meta, emphasizing that Saakashvili intends to withdraw from any role in Georgian politics. The statement signals a deliberate move away from active political participation after a long and controversial career that has kept the country in the international spotlight for years. This decision appears aimed at reframing Saakashvili’s public presence, with family sources underscoring a resolve to disengage from the political arena while leaving open how party dynamics and legal proceedings might unfold in the near term.