Georgian opposition disputes election result which could decide EU path

Bidzina Ivanishvili is leader of the Georgian Dream party (Shakh Aivazov/AP)

Georgia’s pro-Western opposition disputed the results of the parliamentary election after officials declared the ruling party led the crucial vote that could decide whether the country remains on the path to joining the European Union or comes under Russian sway.

The Central Election Commission said Georgian Dream won 54.8% of Saturday’s vote with almost 100% of ballots counted.