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Georgia is facing a political crisis as the Constitutional Court reviews a request from the ruling party, Georgian Dream, to ban five opposition parties. This initiative has sparked strong reactions across Europe, with warnings that it could undermine democratic values and Georgia's European integration goals. The request, submitted by 88 ruling party lawmakers, claims the opposition parties threaten constitutional order and stability. The European Parliament has called for the immediate withdrawal of this request, fearing it would eliminate legitimate opposition and concentrate power. The situation has drawn comparisons to political models in Russia and Belarus, raising concerns about the impact on local democracy and fundamental freedoms. The European Commission is closely monitoring developments, urging Georgia to respect political pluralism and release unjustly detained individuals. Georgian authorities have criticized international responses, claiming double standards in similar…