Public : Residents of February 2021 Detailed

• The fieldwork was carried out by the Institute of Polling & . The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene of the public and market company Baltic Surveys/The Organization on behalf of the Center for Insights in Survey Research.

• Data was collected across Georgia between February 2 and February 26, 2021, through face-to-face in respondents’ homes.

• The consisted of 1,500 permanent residents of Georgia aged 18 and older and eligible to vote. It is representative of the general population by age, gender, region and settlement size.

• A multistage probability method was used with the random route and next birthday respondent’s selection procedures.

• one: All districts of Georgia are grouped into 10 regions. All regions of Georgia were surveyed ( city – as separate region) except for Abkhazeti () and (South ), which were excluded due to the political situation. • Stage two: selection of the settlements – cities and villages. • Settlements were selected at random. The number of selected settlements in each region was proportional to the share of population living in a particular type of the settlement in each region. • Stage three: primary sampling units were described.

• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent, and the response rate was 75 percent.

• Charts and graphs not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.

• The survey was funded by the U.S. for International Development.

2 Frequently Cited Disaggregates Disaggregate Disaggregation Category Base Tbilisi n=451 n=132 Shida n=107 n=167 Samtskhe- n=64 Region Ajara n=134 n=48 Samegrelo n=138 n=221 -Mtianeti n=37 Male n=693 Gender Female n=806 18-29 years old n=296 Age 30-49 years old n=564 50 and older n=639 Blue collar n=110 Farmer n=39 White collar n=176 Higher or medium level executive n=94 Occupation Pensioner (not working) n=292 Student n=70 Housewife n=195 Unemployed n=417 Self-employed n=107 Urban n=418 Settlement Rural n=631 Tbilisi n=451 -Democratic Georgia n=522 European Georgia n=50 Strategy Aghmashenebli n=46 United National Movement-United Opposition Strength in n=274 Party Preference Other parties n=154 Spoil the ballot n=69 None n=153 Don't know/No answer n=232

*Cited bases are weighted. Margin of error will vary with sample size n. Results for sample size n less than 50 should be interpreted with caution. 3 National Outlook In general, would you say that our country is heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?

Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer 80%

70% 67% 68% 70% 65%65% 65% 66% 63% 63% 60% 58% 59% 59% 60% 57% 56% 55% 57% 56% 51% 55% 48% 50% 50% 47% 54% 53% 48% 48% 43% 43% 42% 38% 40% 38% 41% 41% 41% 41% 39% 31% 31% 33% 36% 29% 30% 27% 24% 32% 25% 24% 25% 22%23% 30% 27% 21% 25% 26% 22% 20% 16% 22% 22% 19% 19%20% 16%16% 16% 10% 15% 14% 13% 13% 12% 13%14% 12% 11% 11%11% 11% 11% 11%11% 11% 10%10% 10% 10% 9% 6% 0%

5 How would you evaluate the prevailing mood of the Georgian population?*

2%

23% Optimism

Neutral

Pessimism 51% Don't know/No answer

24%

* Under “Optimism,” responses “Belief that the future will definitely be better” and “Belief that the future will be somewhat better” are combined. Responses “Not much hope for a better future” and “Apathy, belief in fate” are grouped under “Neutral.” Responses “Insecurity, worry, fear for the future” and “Total disappointment, disbelief in any improvement” are combined under “Pessimism.” 6 Over the last 12 *, the economic situation in Georgia has…

Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 1% 5% 18% 37% 39% 1% Oct-19 2% 8% 24% 35% 29% 2% Jun-19 2% 7% 28% 31% 30% 2% Apr-18 1% 7% 27% 28% 35% 2% Mar-17 1% 7% 21% 34% 36% 1% Mar-16 1% 6% 25% 31% 34% 3% Feb-15 7% 29% 33% 29% 2% Feb-14 1% 15% 52% 22% 7% 3% May-13 1% 26% 53% 12% 3% 5% Feb-13 1% 26% 58% 10% 1% 4% Nov-12 1% 11% 78% 7%1%2% Jul-12 2% 28% 47% 15% 5% 4% Mar-12 2% 26% 45% 17% 6% 4% Nov-11 2% 25% 42% 19% 8% 3% May-11 1% 19% 30% 32% 14% 3% Oct-10 1% 24% 27% 31% 13% 3% Mar-10 1% 20% 35% 27% 13% 3% Oct-09 2% 19% 34% 25% 15% 4% Jun-09 1% 6% 20% 37% 34% 2% Feb-09 1% 8% 19% 37% 34% 2% Sep-08 3% 12% 20% 39% 23% 4% Feb-08 4% 20% 28% 30% 16% 2% Sep-07 1% 17% 27% 32% 22% 1% Feb-07 3% 34% 27% 22% 10% 3% Apr-06 2% 30% 28% 25% 11% 3% Oct-05 3% 34% 32% 18% 7% 5% Jun-05 5% 44% 33% 10% 4% 4% Oct-04 4% 40% 38% 10% 3% 5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

* In surveys before 2008, this question covered a three- period. In surveys from 2008 to 2017, it covered a period of two months. 7 How would you describe the current economic situation of your household?

Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad Very bad Don’t know/No answer

Feb-21 1% 26% 42% 29% 2%

Jun-20 2% 32% 43% 22% 1%

Oct-19 2% 37% 43% 17% 1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

8 Over the last 12 months*, how has the economic situation of your household changed? Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 <1% 5% 31% 43% 20% <1% Oct-19 1% 12% 42% 29% 16% Jun-19 1% 10% 40% 27% 22% Apr-18 7% 41% 22% 29% 1% Mar-17 1% 5% 37% 28% 28% 1% Mar-16 4% 41% 26% 29% Feb-15 4% 45% 28% 22% 1% Feb-14 8% 64% 20% 7% 1% May-13 1% 11% 70% 13% 4% 1% Feb-13 10% 76% 11% 2%1% Nov-12 6% 83% 8% 1%1% Jul-12 1% 9% 61% 21% 8% Mar-12 1% 9% 54% 23% 12% 1% Nov-11 1% 11% 53% 23% 11% 1% May-11 1% 9% 44% 29% 16% 1% Oct-10 1% 11% 42% 29% 16% 1% Mar-10 1% 9% 49% 24% 15% 2% Oct-09 1% 10% 48% 23% 16% 2% Jun-09 <1% 4% 38% 26% 31% 1% Feb-09 4% 33% 32% 30% 1% Sep-08 1% 6% 45% 28% 19% 1% Feb-08 1% 10% 48% 26% 15% 1% Sep-07 1% 7% 46% 26% 20% Feb-07 1% 14% 49% 21% 13% 1% Apr-06 1% 14% 49% 22% 14% 1% Oct-05 1% 15% 57% 18% 8% 1% Jun-05 2% 21% 58% 12% 6% 1% Oct-04 1% 16% 61% 14% 6% 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

* In surveys before 2008 the question was about the period of 3 months, in surveys from 2008 to 2017 – about the period of 2 months 9 What is the most important problem facing our country today?* (Respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers) 49% Economy—unemployment 65% 16% Economy—cost of living, high prices 37% 8% Poverty 26% 7% Coronavirus/COVID-19 16% 4% Economy—other/general 7% 3% Education 8% 3% teritories 4% 2% Healthcare 9% 1% Illicit drugs 3% 1% The current government 1% First mention 1% Internal conflicts 3% Both mentions 1% Economy—small business opportunities, access to loans 2% 1% 4% 1% Agriculture 2% 1% Social services/Benefits 2% 1% Corruption 1% <1% Crime/Public safety 3% 1% Other 7% <1% Don't know/No answer <1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

* Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other." 10 What is the most important problem facing your town/village today? (Respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers)

31% Unemployment 41% 10% Drinking water 13% 7% Roads 12% 7% Economy 10% 6% Poverty 13% 4% Pandemic 5% 4% Infrastructure 5% 2% Ecology 4% 2% First mention High prices 5% 2% Both mentions Traffic jams 2% 2% Gas supply 2% 1% Transportation 4% 1% Irrigation water 2% 1% Illegal construction 2% 1% Agriculture 2% 1% Religious conflicts 2% <1% Healthcare 2% 13% Other 26% 1% None 1% 7% Don't know/No answer 7% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% * Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other." 11 What is the most important problem facing your household today? (Respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers)

29% Unemployment 34% 13% Poverty 19% 8% Economy 10% 6% Low salaries 8% 5% High prices 10% 4% Health issues 6% 2% Low pensions 4% First mention 2% Both mentions Rising prices for medicines 4% 2% Bank debt 3% 1% Housing 2% 1% Healthcare 2% 1% Drinking water 1% 6% Other 10% 4% None 4% 16% Don't know/No answer 16% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

* Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other." 12 How do you feel about the direction of the following issues? Have they progressed or regressed over the past year?*

Progressed Neither Regressed Don't know/No answer

Media independence 30% 44% 22% 5%

Freedom of speech 29% 42% 26% 4%

Individual human 21% 43% 33% 3% rights

Democracy 16% 43% 34% 7%

National security 11% 45% 34% 9%

Fighting 9% 34% 51% 7%

Fighting corruption 8% 36% 44% 12%

Education 6% 24% 64% 5%

Economy 4% 15% 79% 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% *Responses “Regressed a lot” and “Regressed” are combined under “Regressed.” Responses “Progressed a lot” and 13 “Progressed” are combined under “Progressed.” What do you think are the three biggest challenges ’s democratic development and future? (Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

12% Economic development 23% 9% Bringing back lost territories 14% 6% Unemployment 10% 6% Problems in education 10% 4% Freedom of the 6% 3% Domestic policy 4% 3% Protecting human rights 6% 3% Problems in the judiciary 5% 3% First mention Fighting corruption 5% 3% All mentions Change of government 4% 2% Fair elections 3% 2% Reduction of crime 3% 1% Membership in the EU 2% 1% Caring about the people by the government 3% 1% Unity of the nation 2% 1% Stabilization 2% 1% Reducing poverty 2% 1% Problems in healthcare system 2% 1% Strengthening the national currency 2% 12% Other 23% 27% Don't know/No answer 27% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 14 In your opinion what are the first laws that the newly elected should adopt, if any?* (Respondents allowed to submit two spontaneous answers)

Employment program 10% Law on increasing social assistance 5% Program of economic stability 5% Law on prohibition of drugs 5% Healthcare reform 3% Law to increase pensions 3% Plan to eliminate crime 3% Education reform 3% Labor Code 3% Price regulations on medicine 2% Agricultural development program 2% Regulation of food prices 2% Compulsory vaccination 2% Protection of human rights 2% Prohibition of the sale of land to foreigners by law 2% Judical reform 1% Law of wage increase 1% GEL exchange rate regulation 1% Law on calling for early elections 1% Regulation of the cost of utilities 1% Anti-corruption law 1% Price regulations in 1% Changing the electoral system 1% Other 7% Don't know/No answer 48% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% * Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other." 15 COVID-19 Pandemic Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, how has the economic situation of your household changed?

Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 1% 4% 29% 43% 22% 1%

Jun-20 <1% 3% 29% 42% 25% <1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

17 Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, how has the economic situation of your household changed? (Disaggregated by age and occupation)

Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 1% 4% 29% 51% 16% 1%

30-49 years old 1% 5% 28% 40% 25% 1% AGE 50 years and older <1%4% 30% 42% 23% 1% Blue collar 1% 9% 29% 47% 13% 2%

Farmer 5% 27% 41% 24% 3%

White collar 1% 7% 43% 33% 15% 1% Higher or medium level executive 3% 3% 34% 42% 17% 1%

Pensioner (not working) <1% 2% 37% 36% 24% 1%

Student 3% 36% 48% 13% OCCUPATION Housewife 1% 3% 27% 43% 26% <1%

Unemployed 1%4% 19% 51% 25% 1%

Self-employed 1%2% 24% 42% 29% 1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

18 To what extent are you satisfied with the government’s response to COVID-19?

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 15% 44% 19% 20% 2%

Jun-20 41% 38% 13% 7% 1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

19 To what extent are you satisfied with the government’s efforts to address the economic consequences of COVID-19?

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 8% 37% 31% 23% 2%

Jun-20 19% 37% 24% 18% 3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

20 After the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available and the vaccination process starts, what will be your decision?

I will get vaccinated as soon as it is available to me I will get vaccinated after some time passes I will get vaccinated only if required by the law or my employer I will not get vaccinated Other Don’t know/No answer

Feb-21 20% 24% 6% 39% <1% 12%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

21 Elections If elections were held this coming Sunday, for which party, if any, would you vote? (First choice) If your first-choice party was not on the ballot, who would you vote for instead? (Second choice)

Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia 35% 2%

United National Movement – United Opposition Strength in Unity 18% 5%

European Georgia – / 3% 6%

Strategy Aghmashenebeli - Vashadze 3% 4%

Girchi – Zurab Girchi Japaridze 2% 2% First choice Patriotic Alliance – Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi/Irma Inashvili 2%4% Second choice Labor Party – 2% 2%

Citizens – Aleko Elisashvili 2% 3%

Lelo – Mamuka Khazaradze/Badri Japaridze 1% 2%

Other 1% 2%

None 10% 18%

Spoil the Ballot 5% 6%

Don’t know/No answer 15% 45%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 23 Which parties, if any, would you not vote for under any circumstances? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)

Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia 27%

United National Movement – United Opposition Strength in Unity 26%

Patriotic Alliance – Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi/Irma Inashvili 9%

Girchi – Zurab Girchi Japaridze 8%

United Georgia – 8%

Labor Party – Shalva Natelashvili 5%

Citizens – Aleko Elisashvili 5%

European Georgia – Davit Bakradze/Giga Bokeria 5%

For Justice – Eka Beselia 4%

Lelo – Mamuka Khazaradze/Badri Japaridze 3%

Strategy Aghmashenebeli - Giorgi Vashadze 2%

Republican Party – Khatuna Samnidze/Tamar Kordzaia 2%

Other 1%

None 6%

Don’t know/No answer 26%

0% 10% 20% 30%

24 Did you vote in the 2020 parliamentary elections?

<1%

19%

Yes

No

Don't know/No answer

81%

25 Did you vote in the 2020 parliamentary elections? (Disaggregated by age and occupation)

Yes No Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 73% 27%

30-49 years old 77% 22% <1% AGE 50 years and older 87% 13%

Blue collar 81% 19%

Farmer 85% 15%

White collar 82% 18%

Higher or medium level executive 89% 11%

Pensioner (not working) 89% 11%

Student 80% 20% OCCUPATION

Housewife 78% 22%

Unemployed 73% 27% <1%

Self-employed 86% 14%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

26 Thinking about the 2020 parliamentary elections, do you believe the elections were free, fair and transparent?

12%

25% Definitely free, fair and transparent

Somewhat free, fair and transparent 19% Somewhat not free, fair and transparent

Definitely not free, fair and transparent

Don't know/No answer

16% 28%

27 Thinking about the 2020 parliamentary elections, do you believe the elections were free, fair and transparent? (Disaggregated by age and settlement)

Definitely free, fair and transparent Somewhat free, fair and transparent Somewhat not free, fair and transparent Definitely not free, fair and transparent Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 18% 31% 15% 19% 18%

30-49 years old 25% 31% 14% 19% 11% AGE

50 years and older 29% 24% 18% 19% 10%

Rural 29% 28% 13% 16% 14%

Urban 23% 30% 17% 20% 10% SETTLEMENT Tbilisi 22% 27% 19% 22% 12%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

28 Was your polling station in the 2020 parliamentary elections a safe environment for you to vote confidently and without fear of violence or intimidation? (Respondents that voted in 2020 parliamentary elections, n=1,211)

9%

10% Definitely yes

Somewhat yes 7% 48% Somewhat no

Definitely no

Don't know/No answer

26%

29 Was your polling station in the 2020 parliamentary elections a safe environment for you to vote confidently and without fear of violence or intimidation? (Disaggregated by region; Respondents that voted in 2020 parliamentary elections, n=1,211)

Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don't know/No answer

Tbilisi (n=352) 43% 29% 10% 9% 9%

Kakheti (n=109) 20% 33% 18% 17% 11%

Shida Kartli (n=92) 12% 60% 15% 2% 11%

Kvemo Kartli (n=133) 32% 40% 6% 8% 14%

Samtske-Javakheti (n=50) 51% 17% 8% 5% 19%

Ajara (n=98) 59% 6% 1% 33% 1%

Guria*(n=43) 53% 38% 2% 8%

Samegrelo (n=118) 51% 23% 2% 14% 11%

Imereti (n=183) 90% 6% <1%2%2%

Mtskheta-Mtianeti*(n=29) 61% 24% 8% 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

*Cited bases are weighted. Margin of error will vary with sample size n. Results for sample size n less than 50 should be interpreted with caution. 30 Did you personally witness or hear about any of the following things during the 2020 parliamentary elections?

Yes, witnessed Yes, heard about it No Don't know/No answer

Controllers from one party or another working outside of polling stations influencing voters on the day of 5% 13% 54% 28% elections Voters being provided transportation in government 4% 10% 54% 32% vehicles to polling stations or to campaign rallies

A candidate/party or his/her representatives using 3% 13% 58% 27% government vehicles when campaigning A candidate/party or his/her representative using public , such as a school or hospital, for campaign 3%10% 58% 29% events Civil servants expressing support for a specific 2%12% 54% 32% candidate/party during working hours

A candidate/party or his/her representatives using 2% 10% 59% 29% government buildings for campaign events

Civil servants taking part in campaign events for specific 2% 10% 56% 33% candidates/parties during official working hours Calls for supporting a candidate/party during events organized by government bodies or state- or communal- 2% 10% 55% 33% owned enterprises/institutions. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 31 Do you support the opposition demand for snap parliamentary elections in Georgia?

9%

25% Definitely yes

Somewhat yes

Somewhat no 33% Definitely no

Don't know/No answer

20%

12%

32 Do you support the opposition demand for snap parliamentary elections in Georgia? (Disaggregated by age and party preference)

Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 26% 20% 12% 27% 14%

30-49 years old 23% 21% 15% 33% 8% AGE

50 years and older 26% 20% 10% 37% 8% United National Movement - United Opposition 64% 26% 1%4% 6% Strength in Unity Strategy Aghmashenebeli 48% 38% 8% 6%

European Georgia 32% 45% 9% 10% 4%

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 3% 6% 19% 66% 6%

Other parties* 39% 30% 9% 17% 4%

Spoil the ballot 20% 28% 21% 18% 13% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY

None 18% 19% 9% 34% 20%

Don't know / No answer 19% 29% 14% 22% 16%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

*“Other parties” includes parties selected by fewer than 3 percent of respondents: Citizens, United Georgia, For Justice, Republican Party, Girchi, Labor Party, Lelo, , Patriotic Alliance, European Socialists 33 Do you support the opposition’s decision to boycott entering the Parliament?

14% 15%

Definitely yes Somewhat yes 11% Somewhat no Definitely no Don’t know/No answer

42% 18%

34 Do you support the opposition’s decision to boycott entering the Parliament? (Disaggregated by party preference)

Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don't know/No answer

United National Movement - United Opposition 46% 13% 12% 15% Strength in Unity 14%

Strategy Aghmashenebeli 27% 11% 33% 16% 13%

European Georgia 9% 18% 25% 19% 30%

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia <1%2% 17% 74% 8%

Other parties* 20% 16% 18% 29% 18%

Spoil the ballot 10% 16% 31% 27% 17%

None 11% 10% 17% 39% 23%

Don't know / No answer 12% 20% 20% 31% 17%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

*”Other parties” includes parties selected by fewer than 3 percent of respondents: Citizens, United Georgia, For Justice, Republican Party, Girchi, Labor Party, Lelo, Free Democrats, Patriotic Alliance, European Socialists 35 Why do you support the opposition’s decision to boycott entering the Parliament? (Respondents allowed to submit a spontaneous response; respondents supporting opposition’s decision to boycott entering the Parliament, n=383)

To protect lost voices 17%

To change the government 14%

Annullment of the election results 11%

Repeat elections are needed 7%

To restore justice 7%

Don’t know/No answer 44%

0% 20% 40%

36 Which political party or parties had the most active election campaign in your district/city? (Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia 51% 66% United National Movement – United Opposition Strength 17% in Unity 50% Strategy Aghmashenebeli - Giorgi Vashadze 2% 9% Lelo – Mamuka Khazaradze/Badri Japaridze 2% 14% European Georgia – Davit Bakradze/Giga Bokeria 2% 12% Girchi – Zurab Girchi Japaridze 1% 3% Patriotic Alliance – Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi & Irma 1% Inashvili 9% First mention All mentions Labor Party – Shalva Natelashvili 1% 2% Citizens – Aleko Elisashvili <1% 2% United Georgia – Nino Burjanadze <1% 1% Other <1% 1% None 6%

Don't know/No answer 17%

0% 20% 40% 60%

37 Through which means did you get acquainted with the political party election messages most often?

6% 2% 1%1% 2% TV shows 8% Parties’ , such as Facebook

Parties’ webpages

Face-to-face meetings, such as door-to-door

Text messages

None

Don’t know/No answer

80%

38 Do you trust or distrust the opinion of local election observation organizations regarding whether or not the parliamentary elections were free, fair and transparent? Fully trust Somewhat trust Somewhat distrust Fully distrust I’m not familiar with the of local election observation organizations Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 19% 32% 18% 18% 7% 6%

Jun-20 17% 42% 18% 13% 7% 3%

Oct-19 14% 33% 20% 18% 8% 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 39 Do you trust or distrust the opinion of local election observation organizations regarding whether or not the parliamentary elections were free, fair and transparent? (Disaggregated by party preference)

Fully trust Somewhat trust Somewhat distrust Fully distrust I’m not familiar with the opinions of local election observation organizations Don't know/No answer

United National Movement - United Opposition 4% 28% 31% 7%1% Strength in Unity 29%

Strategy Aghmashenebeli 5% 29% 33% 25% 2%6%

European Georgia 8% 17% 22% 29% 9% 15%

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 40% 44% 6% 3%3%4%

Other parties* 6% 30% 23% 30% 7% 4%

Spoil the ballot 8% 23% 22% 22% 13% 12%

None 14% 25% 16% 21% 12% 12%

Don't know / No answer 10% 22% 24% 22% 10% 11%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

*”Other parties” includes parties selected by fewer than 3 percent of respondents: Citizens, United Georgia, For Justice, Republican 40 Party, Girchi, Labor Party, Lelo, Free Democrats, Patriotic Alliance, European Socialists Do you agree or disagree that the Central Election Commission (CESKO) performs its work in a trustworthy manner?

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 17% 30% 20% 23% 10%

Jun-20 16% 38% 22% 18% 7%

Oct-19 13% 33% 25% 20% 9%

Jun-19 15% 33% 21% 21% 10%

Apr-18 9% 33% 21% 26% 11%

Mar-17 15% 35% 21% 14% 15%

Mar-16 15% 38% 16% 13% 18%

Feb-15 26% 43% 12% 6% 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 41 Do you agree or disagree that the Central Election Commission (CESKO) performs its work in a trustworthy manner? (Disaggregated by age and settlement)

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 15% 31% 20% 22% 13%

30-49 years old 15% 34% 19% 25% 8% AGE

50 years and older 20% 27% 20% 23% 10%

Rural 20% 32% 20% 17% 12%

Urban 16% 31% 19% 29% 5% SETTLEMENT

Tbilisi 13% 28% 20% 27% 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

42 Do you agree or disagree that the Central Election Commission (CESKO) performs its work in a trustworthy manner? (Disaggregated by party preference)

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer

United National Movement - United Opposition 1% 16% 27% 49% 7% Strength in Unity

Strategy Aghmashenebeli 3% 25% 29% 38% 7%

European Georgia 6% 14% 39% 28% 14%

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 40% 46% 5% 1% 8%

Other parties* 6% 25% 30% 36% 4%

Spoil the ballot 5% 24% 25% 26% 20%

None 6% 32% 20% 29% 14%

Don't know / No answer 8% 22% 29% 25% 17%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

*”Other parties” includes parties selected by fewer than 3 percent of respondents: Citizens, United Georgia, For Justice, Republican Party, Girchi, Labor Party, Lelo, Free Democrats, Patriotic Alliance, European Socialists 43 To what degree do you either agree or disagree with the following statements about the work of the Central Election Commission (CESKO)?

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer

The CESKO provides regular updates and on its 17% 32% 21% 17% 13% work to the public

The CESKO provides clear and understandable information to 15% 30% 21% 20% 13% the public about the election process in Georgia

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 44 What would increase your overall trust in the electoral process? (Respondents allowed to submit two spontaneous answers)

16% Transparency of processes 17% 14% Fair, objective, impartial elections 16% 6% Electronic voting 7% 3% More foreign observers 4% 2% Change of the Central Electorial Commission 3% 2% Change of election legislation 2% 2% Correct counting of votes 2% 2% Change of government 2% First mention 2% Both mentions Fulfilling promises 2% 1% Professional staff 2% 1% Change of the head of the CESKO 2% 1% No bribes 1% 3% Other 4% Don't know/No answer 47%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

45 Political Parties Which is of greater importance to you?

1%

22%

Strong political party

43% Strong individual leader

It does not matter. They are all the same.

Don’t know/No answer

34%

47 When voting, what best describes your decision-making process?

4% 2% 3%

I vote for the party I fear most

33% I vote against the party I fear most

I vote for the party that I like

I vote for the party with the best election program

Don’t know/No answer

58%

48 When voting, what best describes your decision-making process? (Disaggregated by occupation)

I vote for the party I fear most I vote against the party I fear most I vote for the party that I like I vote for the party with the best election program Don’t know/No answer

Blue collar 1%1% 53% 38% 7%

Farmer 5% 61% 31% 2%

White collar 1%2% 55% 36% 5%

Higher or medium level executive 6% 3% 53% 36% 1%

Pensioner (not working) 2% 5% 61% 31% 2%

Student 4% 76% 17% 3%

Housewife 1% 5% 57% 33% 4%

Unemployed 1% 3% 58% 32% 5%

Self-employed 1%1% 49% 41% 9%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

49 Please tell me: how much do you trust or distrust Georgia’s political parties?

4% 5% 10%

Definitely trust Somewhat trust Somewhat don't trust Definitely don't trust Don't know/No answer 27%

53%

50 Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust Georgia’s political parties? (Disaggregated by age and settlement)

Definitely trust Somewhat trust Somewhat don't trust Definitely don't trust Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 6% 43% 32% 11% 7%

30-49 years old 5% 53% 28% 10% 4% AGE

50 years and older 6% 57% 24% 10% 4%

Rural 7% 61% 23% 5% 4%

Urban 6% 58% 24% 10% 3% SETTLEMENT

Tbilisi 3% 36% 37% 18% 5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

51 In the past six months, have any of the following happened to you? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple answers)

A representative/representatives of a political party or 5% movement visited my home to tell me about their party

A representative/representatives of a political party or 4% movement visited my home to try to gain my vote

A political party or movement contacted me through social 4% media or another form of online campaigning

A political party or movement held a public event that I was 3% invited to

None of these 83%

Don't know/No answer 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 52 To what extent are your interests represented by the political system, meaning the government, Parliament and political parties, in Georgia?

6% 14%

18% Completely yes

Somewhat yes

Somewhat no

Completely no

Don't know/No answer

20% 42%

53 To what extent are your interests represented by the political system, meaning the government, Parliament and political parties, in Georgia? (Disaggregated by age and party preference)

Completely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Completely no Don't know/No answer

18-29 years old 14% 40% 21% 20% 4%

30-49 years old 13% 44% 21% 17% 6% AGE

50 years and older 16% 42% 18% 18% 6% United National Movement - United Opposition 8% 34% 23% 30% 5% Strength in Unity Strategy Aghmashenebeli 7% 24% 33% 32% 4%

European Georgia 14% 35% 23% 17% 11%

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 30% 55% 9%2%4%

Other parties* 7% 40% 24% 27% 2%

Spoil the ballot 27% 35% 27% 12% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY

None 4% 37% 27% 26% 6%

Don't know / No answer 5% 38% 25% 23% 9%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

*”Other parties” includes parties selected by fewer than 3 percent of respondents: Citizens, United Georgia, For Justice, Republican Party, Girchi, Labor Party, Lelo, Free Democrats, Patriotic Alliance, European Socialists 54 Public Figures and Institutions I am going to read you the names of Georgian politicians and public figures. Please tell me your opinion of him/her.*

Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard the name Don't know/No answer

Patriarch Ilia II 89% 4%1%7% 65% 30% <1% 5% Kakha Kaladze 54% 39% 1%6% David Bakradze 52% 37% 1% 10% Nika Melia 42% 48% 2% 8% 40% 53% <1% 7% Giorgi Vashadze – Strategy Aghmashenebeli 39% 49% 3% 9% 36% 47% 3% 14% 33% 49% 5% 13% 33% 55% 3% 9% Salome Zurabishvili 31% 62% <1%7% Gigi Ugulava 29% 60% 2% 10% Shalva Natelashvili 27% 61% 3% 9% Mamuka Khazaradze 26% 56% 3% 15% Aleko Elisashvili 26% 59% 4% 12% Levan Khabeishvili 24% 44% 13% 19% Zurab Girchi Japaridze 21% 65% 4% 10% Irma Inashvili 21% 67% 3% 9% Nino Burjanadze 20% 69% 2% 9% Badri Japaridze 17% 58% 7% 18% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Responses “Very favorable” and “Somewhat favorable” combined under “Favorable.” Responses “Very unfavorable” and “Somewhat unfavorable” combined under “Unfavorable.” 56 Now I am going to read out the names of some Georgian institutions and organizations. Please tell me your opinion about the work of each of these institutions:*

Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer

Army 82% 12% 7% The 79% 14% 7% Georgian Media 64% 30% 6% Police 54% 39% 7% Prime Minister’s Office 52% 41% 7% Local authorities 50% 42% 8% Government (Cabinet of Ministers) 45% 49% 6% Central Election Commission 42% 51% 7% Georgian Parliament 42% 53% 5% Public educational system 35% 58% 7% President’s Office 33% 61% 6% Prosecutor’s Office 31% 52% 17% Courts 30% 55% 16% Governors 29% 45% 26% National Bank 29% 59% 12% Political parties 27% 62% 11% Trade unions 15% 43% 42%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

*Responses “Very favorable” and “Somewhat favorable” combined under “Favorable.” Responses “Very unfavorable” and “Somewhat unfavorable” combined under “Unfavorable.” 57 How do you assess the performance of the following institutions in terms of openness and transparency?

Very open and transparent Somewhat open and transparent Somewhat not open and transparent Not at all open and transparent Don't know/No answer

House of Justice 17% 36% 20% 15% 12%

Prime Minister’s Office 15% 32% 27% 19% 7%

Ministry of Health 13% 39% 25% 16% 7%

Ministry of Justice 13% 37% 23% 17% 11%

Local authorities 8% 39% 28% 20% 5%

Government of Georgia 7% 36% 33% 20% 4%

Police 7% 33% 32% 20% 8%

President’s Office 4% 26% 33% 28% 9%

State Audit 4% 19% 24% 17% 37%

Court system 3% 19% 33% 29% 15%

Prosecutor’s Office 3% 18% 32% 30% 17%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 58 Do you believe that is the best possible form of government for our country or not?

Yes, it is the best possible form of government for our country No, there are other forms of government that could be equally good for our country No, there are other forms of government that are better than democracy Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 73% 11% 6% 10%

Jun-20 65% 17% 6% 11%

Oct-19 71% 11% 6% 12%

Jun-19 58% 13% 6% 23%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

59 How likely or unlikely is it that ordinary people are able to influence decisions made in our country?

Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 24% 34% 17% 20% 5%

Jun-20 16% 40% 22% 19% 4%

Oct-19 21% 38% 18% 20% 3%

Jun-19 20% 26% 16% 31% 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

60 What is your perception of the level of impact of civil organizations (CSOs) on government policy in Georgia?

CSOs have a great impact on government policy CSOs have some impact on government policy CSOs have little impact on government policy CSOs have no impact on government policy Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 14% 37% 23% 12% 14%

Jun-20 11% 32% 27% 16% 15%

Oct-19 15% 35% 22% 10% 17%

Jun-19 11% 36% 21% 14% 18%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

61 International Relations How would you evaluate the current state of the relationship between Georgia and the following countries?*

Good Neither good nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer

USA 87% 7% 3%2%

European Union 85% 10% 3%2%

Ukraine 84% 9% 4% 3%

Turkey 73% 14% 10% 3%

Azerbaijan 66% 20% 10% 5%

Armenia 64% 22% 9% 5%

China 57% 20% 13% 10%

Iran 48% 23% 16% 14%

Russia 7% 4% 87% 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% *Responses “Very good” and “Good” are combined into the category “Good.” Responses “Bad” and “Very Bad” are combined into a single category, “Bad.” 63 Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important political partners for Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)

70% 69%

60% 54%

50%

40%

30% 23%

20% 17% 13% 11% 10% 9% 4% 3% 3% 1% 0% USA European None Don't Union know/No answer 64 Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important economic partners for Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)

60% 55%

50%

40% 39%

30% 29%

21% 21% 20%

11% 11% 10% 9% 5% 3% 1% 0% USA European Turkey Ukraine Azerbaijan Russia China Armenia Iran None Don't Union know/No answer 65 Which of these countries pose the greatest political threat to Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)

90% 88%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10% 7% 7% 5% 4% 3% 2% 3% <1% <1% <1% 0% Russia Azerbaijan Turkey USA Iran Armenia China Ukraine European None Don't Union know/No answer

66 Which of these countries pose the greatest economic threat to Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses) 80% 78%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10% 10% 5% 4% 4% 5% 3% 2% 1% <1% <1% 0% Russia Turkey China USA Azerbaijan Iran Armenia European Ukraine None Don't Union know/No answer

67 Do you support or oppose further dialogue with Russia?

Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 36% 35% 10% 14% 5% Jun-20 40% 35% 8% 14% 3% Oct-19 48% 26% 9% 12% 5% Jun-19 46% 29% 7% 12% 5% Apr-18 47% 30% 7% 12% 4% Mar-17 53% 29% 6% 10% 2% Mar-16 59% 24% 4% 10% 3% Feb-15 65% 20% 4% 8% 3% Feb-14 76% 16% 3% 4% 2% May-13 82% 11% 2%3%2% Feb-13 82% 13% 2%2%1% Nov-12 83% 11% 2%2%2% Mar-12 74% 19% 2%3%2% Nov-11 73% 17% 2% 4% 4% May-11 78% 16% 2%2%2% Oct-10 84% 12% 1%1%2% Mar-10 78% 15% 2%2%3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 68 How do you rate the current government’s handling of Georgia’s relationship with Russia?

Very positively Somewhat positively Somewhat negatively Very negatively Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 6% 29% 31% 22% 12%

Jun-20 6% 33% 29% 23% 9%

Oct-19 7% 27% 32% 24% 10%

Jun-19 7% 26% 30% 22% 15%

Apr-18 4% 30% 31% 23% 12%

Mar-17 15% 39% 24% 11% 11%

Mar-16 14% 45% 18% 11% 11%

Feb-15 17% 42% 18% 8% 15%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 69 Given the current state of Georgia’s relationship with Russia, how secure do you feel living in Georgia?

Very secure More secure than not More insecure than secure Very insecure Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 24% 34% 21% 16% 5%

Jun-20 14% 45% 29% 9% 4%

Oct-19 16% 36% 33% 11% 4%

Jun-19 16% 37% 32% 8% 7%

Apr-18 11% 37% 36% 8% 8%

Mar-17 11% 47% 28% 9% 4%

Mar-16 12% 41% 32% 10% 5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

70 Do you support or oppose Georgia joining NATO?

Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 59% 19% 6% 8% 8% Jun-20 56% 22% 6% 7% 8% Oct-19 51% 20% 8% 11% 10% Jun-19 49% 19% 6% 13% 13% Apr-18 50% 26% 9% 9% 6% Mar-17 56% 26% 6% 7% 5% Mar-16 55% 24% 7% 9% 5% Feb-15 57% 21% 6% 9% 7% Feb-14 58% 22% 5% 8% 7% May-13 61% 19% 5% 6% 8% Feb-13 63% 19% 6% 5% 7% Nov-12 65% 17% 4% 5% 9% Mar-12 59% 20% 4% 6% 11% Nov-11 61% 19% 5% 5% 10% May-11 55% 22% 6% 6% 11% Oct-10 55% 19% 5% 9% 12% Mar-10 50% 22% 6% 9% 13% Oct-09 54% 21% 6% 6% 13% Jun-09 45% 23% 9% 12% 10% Feb-09 49% 23% 7% 10% 11% Sep-08 70% 17% 4% 4% 6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 71 If you support, what is the main benefit of joining NATO? (Respondents allowed to submit spontaneous responses; respondents supporting Georgia joining NATO, n=1,164)

Security 23%

Defense 20%

Strengthening the economy 13%

Returning back the lost territories 11%

Stability 8%

Millitary support 4%

Better future 3%

Strengthening democracy 2%

Visa liberalization 1%

Education 1%

Support by NATO countries 1%

Other 2%

Don't know/No answer 11%

0% 10% 20% 30% 72 When do you think Georgia will become a member of NATO?

2% 3% 3% 5% In 2021 In 2022 In 2023 In 2024 23% After 2024 53% Never Don't know/No answer

12%

73 What is biggest obstacle in the way of Georgia joining NATO? (Respondents allowed to submit a spontaneous response)

The status of the occupied regions Internal opposition in Georgia Opposition by NATO countries Opposition by Russia Other Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 39% 15% 7% 25% 1% 13%

Jun-20 35% 11% 8% 26% 1% 19%

Oct-19 41% 11% 7% 23% 1% 17%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

74 Do you support or oppose Georgia joining the EU?

Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 67% 16% 5% 4% 8%

Jun-20 64% 23% 4% 3% 6%

Oct-19 59% 21% 5% 5% 10%

Jun-19 57% 18% 4% 8% 13%

Apr-18 59% 26% 6% 3% 6%

Mar-17 64% 26% 3% 3% 3%

Mar-16 63% 22% 5% 6% 4%

Feb-15 62% 23% 4% 5% 6%

Feb-14 70% 18% 3% 4% 5%

May-13 67% 20% 2%2% 8%

Feb-13 67% 21% 3%2% 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 75 If you support joining the EU, what is the main benefit of joining the EU? (Respondents allowed to submit a spontaneous response; respondents supporting Georgia joining the EU, n=1,238) Strengthening the economy 43% Creating jobs 8% Visa liberalization 7% Defense 5% Education 4% Returning back the lost territories 4% Better future 4% Improving trade relations 2% Strengthening democracy 2% Military support 2% European values 1% Stability 1% Tourism development 1% Support from NATO countries 1% Other 1% Don't know/No answer 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

76 In your opinion, what should Georgia’s foreign policy course be?

Only pro- and the West Pro-Western but keep up relations with Russia

Pro-Russian but keep up relations with the European Union Only pro-Russian

Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 40% 45% 6% 2% 7%

Jun-20 37% 45% 6% 2% 10%

Oct-19 27% 49% 12% 2% 10%

Jun-19 30% 47% 8% 2% 13%

Apr-18 27% 50% 11% 2% 9%

Mar-17 23% 53% 12% 3% 9%

Mar-16 22% 52% 11% 4% 11%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

77 Do you think that Russian aggression towards Georgia is over, or is it still going on?

It is over, and unlikely to resume It is over, but likely to resume It is still going on Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 6% 19% 70% 5% Jun-20 6% 18% 72% 4% Oct-19 4% 15% 77% 4% Jun-19 5% 17% 71% 7% Mar-17 10% 23% 60% 7% Mar-16 9% 19% 67% 5% Feb-15 6% 21% 67% 6% Feb-14 7% 16% 71% 6% May-13 20% 18% 49% 13% Feb-13 19% 26% 44% 11% Nov-12 23% 19% 47% 11% Mar-12 4% 10% 78% 8% Nov-11 7% 17% 65% 11% May-11 3% 12% 72% 13% Oct-10 7% 18% 69% 6% Mar-10 5% 14% 74% 7% Oct-09 2% 11% 82% 5% Jun-09 2% 11% 82% 6% Feb-09 2% 10% 84% 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 78 Which sources do you use for information about the current international situation? (Respondents permitted to supply multiple answers)

Georgian TV 87%

Social media 49%

Georgian internet news sites 10%

Russian TV stations 5%

Georgian print media 3%

Azeri TV 3%

Georgian radio stations 2%

Western internet news sites 2%

Western TV 2%

Russian internet news sites 1%

Armenian TV 1%

Other 1% None - I don’t seek information about the current 3% international situation 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

79 Which of these information channels do you trust most for information about the current international situation?

Georgian TV 65%

Facebook 22%

Georgian internet news sites 1%

Western internet news sites 1%

Russian TV stations 1%

Other 3%

None - I don’t seek information about the current 4% international situation

Don't know/No answer 3%

0% 20% 40% 60%

80 Underrepresented Groups How important or unimportant is it that all members of our country’s adult population, including women, youth, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, are included in political decision-making?

Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Very unimportant Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 46% 35% 10% 4% 5%

Jun-20 41% 41% 10% 4% 4%

Oct-19 42% 42% 7% 4% 4%

Jun-19 43% 40% 7% 4% 6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

82 If there are two candidates running for office and they have the same qualifications aside from the fact that one is a man and one is a woman, which candidate are you more likely to support?

Man Woman Makes no difference to me Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 20% 13% 66% 1%

Jun-20 21% 12% 67% 1%

Oct-19 24% 9% 64% 2%

Jun-19 22% 13% 63% 3%

Apr-18 28% 13% 57% 2%

Mar-17 25% 12% 60% 3%

Mar-16 31% 17% 50% 2%

Feb-15 32% 17% 48% 3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 83 In your opinion, should there be more women in Georgian ?

Yes, there should be more women in Georgian politics There should be the same level of women as there currently is No, there should be less women in Georgian politics Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 36% 40% 13% 11%

Oct-19 37% 31% 19% 14%

Jun-19 41% 33% 13% 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

84 In your opinion, should there be more youth in Georgian politics?

Yes, there should be more youth in Georgian politics There should be the same level of youth as there currently is No, there should be less youth in Georgian politics Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 60% 28% 7% 5%

Jun-20 65% 22% 9% 4%

Oct-19 67% 21% 6% 6%

Jun-19 68% 19% 6% 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

85 Which of the following, if any, would be most appealing to you?

5% 1% 10% New faces in new political parties

39% New faces in existing political parties

Experienced politicians becoming more active in existing parties 22% Young people forming new political parties/movements

None

Don’t know/No answer

23%

86 Which of the following, if any, would be most appealing to you? (Disaggregated by age and settlement)

New faces in new political parties New faces in existing political parties Experienced politicians becoming more active in existing parties Young people forming new political parties/movements None Don’t know/No answer

18-29 years old 47% 22% 17% 10% <1% 4%

30-49 years old 42% 22% 20% 11% <1% 4% AGE

50 years and older 34% 24% 27% 9% 1% 6%

Rural 34% 29% 25% 7% 1%5%

Urban 40% 18% 25% 12% 1%5% SETTLEMENT Tbilisi 47% 18% 18% 11% 1%4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

87 Which of the following, if any, would be most appealing to you? (Disaggregated by party preference)

New faces in new political parties New faces in existing political parties Experienced politicians becoming more active in existing parties Young people forming new political parties/movements None Don’t know/No answer

United National Movement - United Opposition 35% 24% 10%<1%3% Strength in Unity 28%

Strategy Aghmashenebeli 22% 38% 29% 9% 2%

European Georgia 39% 17% 35% 5% 4%

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 37% 25% 25% 9%<1%4%

Other parties* 44% 15% 21% 16% <1%3%

Spoil the ballot 55% 19% 16% 5% 2% 4%

None 41% 21% 19% 13% <1% 5%

Don't know / No answer 45% 17% 16% 10% 2% 10%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

*”Other parties” includes parties selected by fewer than 3 percent of respondents: Citizens, United Georgia, For Justice, Republican Party, Girchi, Labor Party, Lelo, Free Democrats, Patriotic Alliance, European Socialists 88 Would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a political party that had a high number of youth on the party list?

9%

6% Very likely

6% 34% Somewhat likely

Somewhat unlikely 8% Very unlikely

Makes no difference to me

Don’t know/No answer

37%

89 Media Which Georgian TV station’s news and political information do you trust the most? (Respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers)

Imedi TV 35% 45% Arkhi 19% 30% 2 13% 33% TV Pirveli 8% 22% Georgian Public Broadcasting 3% 8% Formula TV 2% 6% Post TV 1% 3% Maestro 1% 2% 1% 2% First mention Palitra News 1% Both mentions 2% Other 1% 8% None 15% 15% Don't know/No answer 2% 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

* Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other." 91 In your opinion, is Georgian (TV, radio and press) free to express various political views?

Totally free Somewhat free Not very free Not free at all Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 26% 46% 15% 6% 7% Jun-20 21% 50% 16% 7% 6% Oct-19 16% 43% 21% 8% 12% Jun-19 19% 44% 21% 6% 10% Apr-18 17% 50% 18% 7% 8% Mar-17 18% 51% 20% 5% 6% Mar-16 23% 54% 13% 3% 6% Feb-15 30% 53% 7% 1% 9% Feb-14 29% 55% 7% 1% 8% May-13 22% 59% 7% 1% 10% Feb-13 27% 55% 8% 1% 9% Nov-12 17% 56% 14% 3% 10% Mar-12 14% 40% 21% 11% 14% Nov-11 14% 38% 25% 9% 14% May-11 16% 42% 19% 7% 16% Oct-10 13% 39% 22% 11% 15% Mar-10 11% 43% 22% 9% 15% Oct-09 15% 37% 23% 11% 14% Jun-09 10% 35% 25% 14% 15% Feb-09 14% 35% 26% 14% 11% Sep-08 13% 44% 24% 8% 11% Feb-08 10% 41% 28% 13% 7% Sep-07 13% 47% 28% 5% 7% Feb-07 22% 53% 14% 2% 9% Apr-06 17% 51% 20% 4% 8% Oct-05 20% 45% 16% 3% 16% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

92 Why do you think that Georgian mass media is not free to express various political views? (Respondents who answered Georgian media is not very free or not free at all, n=306; percentage of respondents having such opinion)

Government puts pressure on media 48%

Media is corrupt 11%

Media does not report bad news 15%

Other 5%

Don't know/No answer 22%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 93 How many times per week do you access the internet?

Every day 4-6 times per week 1-3 times per week Less than weekly Never Don't know/No answer

Feb-21 65% 5% 4% 2% 24% 1%

Jun-20 62% 5% 5% 2% 25% 1%

Oct-19 56% 4% 6% 3% 31%

Jun-19 55% 6% 7% 1% 30% 1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

94 Where do you access the internet? (Internet users, n=1,143; multiple responses)

87% Home 85% 87%

58% Mobile phone 46% 55%

18% Work 23% 28%

14% Friend's house 12% 14% Feb-21, n=1,143

1% Other Jun-20, n=1,122 1%

1% Oct-19, n=1,041 Don't know/No answer 1% 1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

95 Which social media sites do you use most often? (Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers) Internet users, n=1,143

Facebook 96%

Instagram 21%

Twitter 3%

Odnoklassniki 3%

Linkedin 1%

Other 3%

None 1%

Don't know/No answer 2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 96 Demographics Demographics

Male 46%

Female 54% GENDER 18-35 years 33%

36-55 years 35% AGE 56 years and older 32% Georgian 92% Armenian 3% Azeri 4% ETHNICITY Other 1% Unfinished secondary 2% Secondary 41% Vocational 15%

EDUCATION Higher/Incomplete higher 42% Blue collar 7% Farmer 3% White collar 12% Executive 6% Retired 20%

Student 5% OCCUPATION Housewife 13% Unemployed 28% Self-employed 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 98 Demographics

Orthodox 89%

Muslim 7%

Other 3%

None 1%

Tbilisi 30%

Other town 28% TYPE

SETTLEMENT Rural 42%

Tbilisi 30%

Kakheti 9%

Shida Kartli 7%

Kvemo Kartli 11%

Samtskhe-Javakheti 4%

Ajara

REGIONS 9%

Guria 3%

Samegrelo 9%

Imereti 15%

Mtskheta-Mtianeti 2%

0% 50% 100% 99 Center for Insights in Survey Research 202.408.9450 | [email protected] www.IRI.org | @IRIglobal