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Mikheil Kavelashvili

მიხეილ კაველაშვილი

President of Georgia (de facto, from December 2024)

Government of Georgia

Political LeadershipPriority Sanctions Candidate
72

Score Breakdown

Severity70/100(30%)
Systematicity70/100(25%)
Authority85/100(25%)
Evidence Quality62/100(20%)

Verification Status

Analyst Verified
Second Analyst Verified
Legal Review Complete

Summary

Former footballer and leader of the far-right People's Power faction. Elected president by Georgian Dream-controlled electoral college in December 2024, after President Zourabichvili refused to recognize the results and vacate office. His election was not recognized as legitimate by the European Parliament (February 2025 resolution). Represents the consolidation of Georgian Dream's grip on all branches of government.