85% of respondents fully or more or less support Georgia’s European aspirations

The International Republican Institute (IRI) publishes a survey of public opinion. The latest public opinion survey IRI (Center for Insights in Survey Research) shows that Georgia’s accession to the EU has strong support in society. In addition, the respondents express dissatisfaction with the presence of Russian citizens in the country and declare distrust of political parties.

85% of those polled fully or more or less support Georgia’s European aspirations. At the same time, the support of 60% is unchanged, even if this choice leads to a rupture of trade relations with Russia.

“Among the citizens of Georgia, the demand for the country to become a member of the European Union is still high. Of particular note is the long-standing, unshakable desire of the citizens of Georgia to return to the European family, which is confirmed by our latest research,” said Stephen Nix, Director of the IRI Eurasia Office.

The study also shows that Georgian citizens do not support the presence of Russian citizens in the country.

78% of respondents oppose the fact that Russian citizens have the right to enter Georgia without visas, register a business or purchase real estate.

The International Republican Institute (IRI) survey was conducted between September 13 and October 2, 2022 on behalf of the International Republican Institute research center by the Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization representative, Dr. Rasa Alishauskienė. Field work carried out by IPM. Data collected through direct interviews. The selection covered 1,500 respondents with the right to vote. The data were weighted according to age, gender, region, and settlement size. The error is +/- 2.5%. The response rate is 74%. The study was made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The study was made possible by the support of the American people through the US Agency for International Development.