The video discusses the election of a former Manchester City footballer as Georgia's new president, a decision that has been met with significant controversy and protests. The election process has been criticized by the incumbent president and the pro-EU opposition as illegitimate. The new president, Mel Kavalas, is a former MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party, which has been described as increasingly authoritarian. His election follows 17 days of protests across Georgia, with demonstrators opposing both his candidacy and the government's decision to halt EU accession talks. Protesters argue that Kavalas lacks the necessary qualifications and is merely a puppet of the ruling party's founder, a powerful and wealthy figure in Georgia. The protests are also fueled by fears that the government is turning away from Europe, as evidenced by the presence of EU flags at the demonstrations. The opposition and protesters view the presidential office as the last independent institution, and they fear that Kavalas' presidency will further erode Georgia's democracy. Some Baltic states have already imposed sanctions on top Georgian officials, and there are calls for further international sanctions from the EU and US.