The European Parliament has made a bold statement that could significantly impact Georgia’s foreign policy trajectory. Brussels has called on the Georgian government to immediately abandon its "authoritarian course" and ensure free and fair elections, warning that the country’s EU integration process will be suspended indefinitely otherwise.

“Until democracy is restored in Georgia, the path to the European Union remains closed”, the resolution, adopted by a majority vote, states.

MEPs expressed deep concern over the suppression of political opposition, restrictions targeting civil society, and the increasing control over the media and the judiciary. The resolution explicitly states that the current Georgian government cannot be considered a legitimate partner unless key democratic standards are upheld.

In essence, this amounts to a freezing of Georgia’s EU accession process: the country will not be able to count on EU membership unless it returns to the principles of the rule of law and political pluralism. The announcement has already sparked heated reactions in Georgian political circles and among the general public, where support for EU integration remains high.

It is worth noting that since early 2024, pressure on independent media and activists in Georgia has intensified, and new legislation has been passed that the international community has labeled “anti-democratic”. The most controversial among them is the so-called “foreign agents law”, modeled after Russian legislation, which triggered mass protests across the country.

As such, the European Union is urging the Georgian government to reconsider its course ahead of the upcoming elections. If no change occurs, the country may face diplomatic isolation, along with a review of economic cooperation and financial aid from the EU.

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19.07.2025 02:44