Orban defends Georgia's election as fair despite EU criticism and allegations of fraud

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised Georgia's recent election as "free and democratic" during his visit to Tbilisi, despite widespread allegations of voting violations. The EU and U.S. observers have criticized the election, calling for an independent investigation. Orban's comments came after the Georgian Dream party claimed victory with 54% of the vote, while opposition parties and the Georgian president alleged the election was "stolen." Protests erupted in Georgia against the election results, highlighting public discontent. Independent monitors reported numerous irregularities, including coercion of voters and carousel voting. The Georgian election commission plans to recount votes in select districts, asserting that the voting system is secure and that allegations of fraud are unfounded.