On January 9, Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Executive Secretary of Georgian Dream (GD) and Parliamentary Majority Leader, unveiled plans to set up a special commission to examine alleged crimes committed during the United National Movement (UNM) government's rule from 2003 to 2012. The commission is set to be formed during the first week of the spring parliamentary session.

At a briefing, Mdinaradze reiterated Georgian Dream’s narrative about the “bloody nine years” under the UNM, highlighting “systemic crimes” to be investigated, such as the alleged torture of prisoners, killings, privacy violations, corruption, pressure on businesses, appropriation of media outlets, and UNM’s alleged acknowledgment of responsibility for the 2008 war. He emphasized that military commanders and soldiers would not be targets of the investigation regarding the war.

Mdinaradze stressed the importance of educating the younger generation about these alleged crimes, as they may not recall them due to their age. Drawing a parallel with post-WWII Germany, he argued that the public must continuously remember the crimes of the past regime to prevent their recurrence, citing the Nuremberg trials as an example of how Germany “defeated Nazism in the public consciousness.”

The investigative commission will operate for six months, summoning and questioning former officials and other individuals with relevant information. Its findings are expected to be submitted to parliament for approval in September, after which they will be handed over to prosecutors for further action to ensure accountability.

Mdinaradze also claimed that Georgia’s “radical opposition” is influenced by external forces, stating, “Georgia needs to be freed from the radical opposition, just as the United States needs to be freed from the deep state.” He accused the opposition of committing crimes during its time in power and obstructing Georgia’s political progress since 2012. He warned that a theoretical return of this political force to power would result in the repetition of past crimes, bolstered by external support.

Mdinaradze further emphasized the significance of evaluating the 2003–2012 period to prevent future threats to Georgia’s development and to establish a healthier political system. He described the commission’s work as vital for the country’s continued progress.

The opposition responded promptly. According to lawyer and former Georgian Dream member Eka Beselia, Mdinaradze’s statement is "empty words, farce, and a lie."

She argued: "Everything is such a lie and empty words that when they talk about this after 12 years, who are they deceiving? Are they deceiving themselves? Does anyone believe this nonsense? The banning of the party is not happening in parliament at all. This is how they are already deceiving each other. I don't know who needs to share such trivial information or listen to such nonsense."