“The twenty-two-percent growth of the USD-denominated economy was due to the exchange rate fluctuations resulting from the Russian migration.”

Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab-Girchi Japaridze’s statement is MOSTLY TRUE

“Under this government, the debt passed the critical 60% threshold and is over 65%.”

Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab Girchi Japaridze’s statement is HALF TRUE

“Nearly half of the population employed in agriculture cannot produce even 10% of the GDP.”

Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab Girchi Japaridze’s statement is TRUE.

“Investments are at a 20 or a 15 year low, nobody is making investments anymore.”

Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab Girchi Japaridze’s statement is MOSTLY TRUE.

In the last years, we have spent GEL 2 billion on agriculture but growth constitutes only 4.5%

The situation in the country in terms of poverty has worsened

The Universal Healthcare Programme does not cover medicine whilst the prices for medication have increased almost by a third

Every economic indicator has worsened this year.

"Tens of thousands of teachers and pensioners have less wages and pensions in USD than they had in 2012."

"Social expenditures increased by only 3% this year… Beginning from April, each child was supposed to receive an additional GEL 10 of assistance but the Government of Georgia failed to do this."

"Our economy decreased by USD 35 million at the end of 2014 which means that Georgia has become poorer."

"The budget was increased six-fold under the United National Movement’s watch at the expense of the foreign debt."

On 27 February 2015, on air on Imedi TV, members of the Parliamentary Majority, Giga Bukia, and the...