Meetings between representatives of the so-called “Weimar Triangle” — France, Germany, and Poland — and Georgian authorities, opposition figures, and civil society have taken place in Tbilisi. The visit comes against the backdrop of a noticeable cooling in relations between Georgia and the European Union.

The European delegation held a wide range of talks, engaging nearly all key political forces in the country. The main topics of discussion were Georgia’s prospects for European integration and the current disagreements between Tbilisi and Brussels.

Earlier, representatives of the “Weimar Triangle” accused the Georgian authorities of drifting away from the European course. In particular, concerns were raised over the foreign funding law adopted in March, which the EU views as a sign of increasing pressure on civil society.

European countries have expressed concern that the policies of the ruling Georgian Dream party could lead to democratic backsliding and complicate the country’s EU integration process.

For their part, Georgian authorities have taken a more restrained but critical stance. Tbilisi has reiterated its readiness for dialogue, while emphasizing that pressure from Brussels will not yield results.

Officials argue that EU demands, including the revision of certain laws, are “unrealistic”, and describe the EU’s approach as a “policy of grievance” that does not contribute to constructive engagement.

Relations between the sides have been deteriorating in recent years. In particular, the EU has already suspended visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports, does not rule out extending restrictions to a broader group of citizens, and has set a number of conditions for the continuation of Georgia’s European integration. At the same time, the Georgian government previously announced a suspension of discussions on EU accession talks until 2028, a move that triggered a strong reaction from European institutions.

Despite mutual criticism, the current talks in Tbilisi have been conducted in a softer tone compared to previous months. Georgian representatives acknowledge existing disagreements but describe the meetings as “constructive”.

 

Experts note that the visit of the “Weimar Triangle” may represent an attempt by the EU to preserve its influence in Georgia and prevent the country from drifting further away from the European path. Georgia remains an EU candidate country, but the integration process has effectively slowed amid political disagreements and mutual grievances between Tbilisi and Brussels.

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17.04.2026 09:27