The Georgian parliament did not approve changes in the country’s Labour Code related to the postponement of Victory Day from 9 May to 8 May. The session was broadcast on the website of the legislative body.
Georgian MPs did not approve the first reading of a legislative initiative by opposition MP Teona Akubardia. According to the politician’s proposal, the country’s Labour Code should have been amended to celebrate Victory Day from 9 to 8 May.
Akubardia’s legislative initiative was supported by only 20 MPs, while 4 were against it. The votes of 76 MPs are needed to change the Labour Code.
Akubardia, speaking from the rostrum of the country’s highest legislative body, tried to justify the need for changes by saying that Victory Day over Nazi Germany should be celebrated together with Europe, not with the Russian Federation. According to the politician, her proposal does not prohibit the citizens of the country to celebrate on the 9th. However, the parliamentarian believes that the official day off dedicated to the event should be 8 May.
In turn, MPs from the ruling Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party asked several questions during Akubardia’s speech and criticised her in the midst of the discussion. They believe that such a bill will only lead to a split in Georgian society. In their opinion, Georgian citizens are used to celebrating Victory Day on 9 May.
Parliamentarians from the ruling party believe that the bill looks absurd. According to the representatives of the Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia, Victory Day should be celebrated on 9 May.
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