Christian-Democrats to Offer ‘Anti-Crisis Memorandum’

The Christian-Democratic Party has outlined a set of preconditions which it proposes that all opposition parties adhere to in discussions with the ruling party.

The party, led by Giorgi Targamadze, said on Monday it would present the document – The Anti-Crisis Memorandum – on June 10.

Targamadze said that the memorandum contained “realistic demands” addressed to the authorities.

“The memorandum includes such issues like guarantees that the ruling party would not use its constitutional majority to unilaterally amend the constitution; as well as the direct election of mayors and governors,” Targamadze said.

The Christian-Democratic Party has called on other opposition parties to jointly push these demands. If the authorities meet the demands, the party wants the opposition to call off its proposed boycott of Parliament.

The opposition coalition, however, has already rejected the CD proposal, saying it was committed to the boycott. The Labor Party position remains unclear.

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