In Tbilisi, civil servants, including teachers and doctors, joined another protest linked to the country's rejection of European Union integration. Even government employees have risen against injustice, demanding that Ivanishvili's oppressive regime return to a pro-European course.

On the evening of December 11, protesters gathered on Rustaveli Avenue, occupying the roadway and blocking traffic. Civil sector workers joined them near the Georgian Parliament building, where the demonstrators welcomed the arrival of public servants with applause. According to journalists, government employees are protesting not only the decision to postpone the EU membership application until 2028 but also the intimidation tactics used against demonstrators.

“We are people employed in public service, and the purpose of our protest is to convey to the public, including those who currently represent our employers, our message that we remain loyal to the Constitution and society and committed to the European course. At the same time, we urge them to stop the violence against us and the various forms of intimidation that have become increasingly common recently,” a city hall employee told reporters.

Protesters are particularly concerned about the draft public service law passed by Parliament on December 11. According to experts, the law significantly restricts the rights of public servants and could be used for political repression.

“The main purpose of the changes is to simplify the reorganization process so that a civil servant dismissed for any reason, including political ones, cannot return to the public service system or will at least face extraordinary difficulties,” lawyers believe.

Citing expert opinions, the media reports that with these changes, the ruling Georgian Dream party aims to weaken public servants' rights and use the law as a punitive tool. This is especially concerning after hundreds of civil servants signed statements criticizing the government’s decision to delay EU integration until 2028 during recent pro-European demonstrations.

Source: ekhokavkaza.com