The situation in Georgia has worsened. Yesterday marked the 130th day of protests on Rustaveli Avenue in the capital, Tbilisi.

Despite unprecedented violence and repression by the ruling party "Georgian Dream," the people continue to hold protests against it, Swedish MP Borjana Öberg stated during the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe session.

"Hundreds of journalists and protesters have been beaten, and no police officer has been held accountable, which leaves no doubt about who is behind the violence," the MP pointed out.

According to her, recent amendments to Georgia's electoral code severely restrict the ability to observe elections.

"The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has clearly stated that the upcoming local elections planned for this fall cannot be held until the current crisis is resolved. As our Assembly stated in January, the way forward is new, fair elections. This must be accompanied by the end of repression and the release of political prisoners," the Swedish MP emphasized.