Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.

By Ailis Halligan in Kutaisi The last few days have seen an unprecedented, spontaneous mass mobilisation of citizens in Georgia’s regions in protest against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party’s recent announcement that the country would be suspending its EU membership bid until 2028.

Protesters rallied in Georgia’s capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday and there were signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.

Protests erupt in Georgia after pro-Putin Dream Party leader stalls talks to join the EU over claims of foreign interference in country. (Credit: AP)

Pro-European Union protesters have clashed with police in Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi for the fourth consecutive night.

In recent weeks, the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, have been filled with protests. Thousands of people are angry about their government’s decision to delay discussions about joining the European Union (EU) until 2028.