Day: March 31, 2026

The ruling Georgian Dream party received the largest share of political donations in January-February 2026, followed by opposition Lelo-Strong Georgia and the GD-affiliated People’s Power party, according to the latest data published by Georgia’s State Audit Office.

The recent figures suggest that the imbalance in donations between the ruling party and its affiliates, and the opposition parties, is continuing. In the first half of 2025, Georgian Dream had GEL 6.6 million in donations, six times more than all other parties combined, according to Transparency International – Georgia.

Official figures show that Georgian Dream received GEL 980,000 (about USD 365,700) between January 15 and February 27, from 28 donations. Among the largest contributors were Konstantine Gabisonia, Romani Abramishvili, Aleksandre Ivanishvili, and Givi Lebanidze, each of whom donated GEL 60,000 – a maximum amount a person can donate in a year. Tbilisi Mayor and the party’s secretary general, Kakha Kaladze, donated GEL 12,000 (USD 4,500).

The opposition Lelo party received GEL 146,000 (USD 54,500) between January 8 and February 19 through six donations. Major contributors included party leaders Mamuka Khazaradze, who donated GEL 60,000, and Badri Japaridze with GEL 47,000, followed by Tamar Japaridze with GEL 30,000.

Georgian Dream’s offshoot, People’s Power party, reported GEL 60,000 (USD 22,400), received through two contributions: GEL 20,000 (USD 7,500) from Zaza Berulava and GEL 40,000 (USD 14,900) from Archil Mamatsashvili.

The Freedom Square opposition party reported GEL 46,745 (USD 17,450) in donations from 44 contributors between January 1 and February 16. Among the donors were party leaders Levan Tsutskiridze, GEL 150 (USD 56), Bakur Kvashilava, GEL 1,000 (USD 373), and Simon Janashia, GEL 6,000 (USD 2,200).

Solidarity for Peace, a pro-Russian party, received four donations totaling GEL 5,288 (USD 1,970) between January 8 and February 5, all made by Mikheil Zghenti.

The opposition Coalition for Change received GEL 3,460 (USD 1,290) through nine donations between January 14 and February 23. Coalition members Maia Kopaleishvili with GEL 450 (USD 168), Marika Arevadze with GEL 700 (USD 261), and Ivane Tsereteli with GEL 900 (USD 335) were among the contributors.

Former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s For Georgia reported GEL 2,371 (USD 885) in donations from January 1 to February 26, across 15 contributions. Ana Dadiani was the largest contributor, while MP Tamar (Tata) Akhvlediani donated GEL 102 (USD 38).

Ana Dolidze’s For People party received GEL 2,100 (USD 784) between January 24 and February 3 through eight donations, with Lasha Anakidze contributing the largest share at GEL 1,000 (USD 373).

The United National Movement (UNM) reported no donations during the same period. The same was true of members of the newly formed Opposition Alliance, including the Federalists, Strategy Aghmashenebeli, European Georgia and the National Democratic Party.

Also Read:

• 03/10/2025 – TI-Georgia: Georgian Dream Received 73% of All Donations in July–August
• 31/07/2025 – TI Georgia: Georgian Dream Donations in First Half of 2025 ‘Six Times’ Other Parties Combined