Georgia's outgoing president and main pro-Western parties have since boycotted parliamentary sessions and demanded a rerun of the ballot amid allegations the election was rigged with Russia's help. Georgian Dream has vowed to continue pushing toward EU accession but also wants to "reset" ties with Russia.

The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.