The Georgian Prosecutor's Office is investigating 47 criminal cases in connection with possible violations in the parliamentary elections. Among them are falsification, influence on the will of the voter, violation of the secrecy of the ballot, bribery, obstruction of journalistic activity, as well as violence and threats.

The statement of the department notes that the course of the investigation is complicated by the refusal to cooperate of persons who publicly stated that they had information and evidence of election violations. On October 30, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili refused to go to the prosecutor's office, noting that the investigative body "must find evidence on this or that case itself, and not ask the president for it."

The West has decided to launch its own investigation into possible election violations in Georgia. This was stated by the head of the press service of the US State Department, Matthew Miller.

"We have made it clear that we are consulting with our colleagues in the European Union about what other investigations may be appropriate. We hope that President Zurabishvili, who is alleging massive violations, will provide information that will be relevant to any investigation conducted by the Georgian authorities or anyone else,” Miller said.

EU foreign ministers will discuss the situation in Georgia after November 18.

“Different options require different decision-making methods. Suspension of the visa-free regime requires only a qualified majority vote. All this will be discussed with member states, and final decisions will be made based on developments in Georgia in the coming days,” said EU Ambassador to Georgia Pavel Gerchinsky.

According to the Central Election Commission, the ruling Georgian Dream party won the parliamentary elections of Georgia, which took place on October 26. It received 53.9%. Four opposition parties also overcame the five percent barrier.