Two Members of Georgia’s Public Broadcaster Board Approved by Disputed Parliament (opens original article in a new tab)

Georgian Dream-led parliament approved two members to the Georgian Public Broadcaster board, leaving an opposition seat vacant, as appointment procedures are set to change with direct nominations starting July 1.

• Georgian Dream-led parliament approved Gia Murgulia and Davit Kartvelishvili as GPB board members
• Opposition-designated seat remained vacant after nominees failed to secure enough votes
• GPB board appointments to change with direct nominations from entities holding quota starting July 1
• Media watchdog notes procedural changes to GPB trustee appointments