Freedom Square (political party)

Freedom Square is a political party in Georgia founded by political scientist and civic activist Levan Tsutskiridze. It was competing in the 2024 parliamentary election under the Strong Georgia coalition's electoral list.

History

On 1 July 2024, Levan Tsutskiridze announced the formation of a new political movement, 'Freedom Square', with its members including Bakur Kvashilava, Simon Janashia, Davit Gzirishvili, Irma Zoidze, Zurab Parjiani, and Giorgi Shaishmelashvili. Tsutskiridze, formerly the executive director of the Eastern European Centre for Multiparty Democracy, became prominent during protests against the "foreign agents' law".
The movement was formed to compete in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary election. It supports the Georgian Charter offered by President Salome Zourabichvili that sets out the goals of a future government. On 17 July 2024, Freedom Square, along with Lelo for Georgia and For the People announced their unification under a single election list for the upcoming elections in October. Subsequently, the alliance was named "Strong Georgia". Later in August, the Citizens party also joined the alliance.
On March 8, 2025, the Freedom Square political movement officially became a political party, marking its transition from a member of an electoral coalition to an independent political force.

Ideology

Freedom Square is a centrist, democratic political party in Georgia whose ideology is grounded in pro-Europeanism, constitutionalism and the strengthening of democratic institutions. The party views Georgian identity as fundamentally European and identifies membership in the European Union and NATO as Georgia’s primary strategic goal. Its programme emphasises the protection of human rights, adherence to the rule of law, pluralism, and the creation of a resilient, multi-party democracy built on accountability and institutional independence.
Economically, the party supports an inclusive model of development focused on expanding the middle class, reducing inequality and ensuring equal opportunities across regions and social groups. Freedom Square advocates for sustainable growth, transparent governance, and strong anti-corruption frameworks aligned with OECD and EU standards. The party calls for de-oligarchisation, decentralisation of power, and a balanced approach to social policy that strengthens public services - particularly education and healthcare - while encouraging innovation and competitiveness in the private sector.
In foreign and security policy, Freedom Square endorses full alignment with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, the reduction of economic and political dependence on Russia, and the deepening of regional cooperation with Ukraine and Moldova within the “Associated Trio.” Its platform stresses the importance of combating disinformation, enhancing national security and defence capabilities, and pursuing peaceful conflict resolution in Georgia’s occupied territories. The party frames civic engagement, depolarisation, independent media, and judicial reform as essential pillars of a democratic and European future for Georgia.