Georgia and EU

Debate on Georgia in the European Parliament

Political prisoners, repression and sanctions: debate on Georgia in European Parliament

March 12, 2026

Members of the European Parliament protested against political repression targeting opposition figures, journalists and civil society activists.

Georgia - EU

Estonian envoy: 'What’s happening to Georgia’s higher education is not Estonian model'

Georgia - EU

March 09, 2026

The Georgian government says the reform being implemented in the higher education system is largely based on Estonia’s experience.

EU visa-free travel suspended for Georgia

Georgia - EU

EU commissioners: 'Georgian Dream undermines long-term partnership with EU'

Georgia - EU

March 06, 2026

Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos comment on new laws in Georgia

Georgia - EU

Visa-free travel to EU for holders of Georgian diplomatic passports officially revoked

Georgia - EU

March 06, 2026

This is the first time the EU has applied its new strengthened visa suspension mechanism.

Von der Leyen responds to Georgian opposition letter

European Commission president: 'Visa-free travel suspension could apply to all Georgian citizens'

Georgia - EU

February 26, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen responds to Georgian opposition letter urging tougher sanctions on ruling party

Sanctions proposed against Georgia’s Kulevi port

German envoy to Georgia addresses sanctions against Kulevi port, vetoed by Slovakia and Hungary

Georgia - EU

February 24, 2026

According to Peter Fischer, the Georgian authorities see Hungary as their “best friend” in the European Union, but that will not help them secure closer ties with the bloc.

'Georgian government has effectively reversed its European course', EU foreign affairs committee report says

Georgia - EU

February 24, 2026

The report, prepared by Rasa Juknevičienė, is set to be presented to the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs on 25 February.

Kaja Kallas says EU will demand Russian troops withdrawal from Georgian territories

Georgia - EU

February 24, 2026

It is one of the concessions Russia is expected to make during the ongoing negotiations with Ukraine.

“Don’t let them bury education” – march in support of Ilia University, Protests in Georgia blog, video

Protests in Georgia

February 14, 2026

The march of the Iranian diaspora in Georgia also joined the protesters

A new surge in anti-EU rhetoric in Georgia

Pro-Russian party linked to Georgian Dream calls for debate on EU integration

Georgia - EU

February 05, 2026

The party says EU membership is no longer relevant for Georgia

Why Georgia has turned away from the West

Georgia in reverse: how showcase of post-Soviet democratisation turned into a country with 'functionally pro-Russian' regime

Georgia - EU

February 04, 2026

How did this happen — and, above all, can it still be stopped?

EU human rights commissioner urges Georgian parliament not to adopt amendments to Law on Grants

Georgia - EU

February 02, 2026

“Amendments threaten normal and lawful civic activity”

Opinion: Georgia’s government risks becoming international pariah

Georgia - EU

January 29, 2026

A political analyst comments on the OSCE’s intention to apply the Moscow Mechanism to Georgia

24 OSCE countries back investigation into Georgia over deteriorating human rights

Georgia - EU

January 29, 2026

The OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism will be activated without government consent, highlighting a serious deficit of international trust, an expert says

Georgian citizens will no longer be able to obtain Polish work visas through simplified process

Georgia

November 28, 2025

The decision is partly linked to the political situation in Georgia

German envoy on Georgia’s EU integration

German envoy in Georgia: 'Georgia strayed from European path'

Georgia - EU

November 26, 2025

Peter Fischer: ‘Germany is no longer working on Georgia’s EU integration’

PACE urges Georgia to end political persecution

PACE urges Georgian authorities to end persecution of opposition and repeal repressive laws

Georgia - EU

November 21, 2025

PACE representatives visited Georgia on 10–12 November, meeting the parliament speaker, MPs from the ruling party, and opposition figures.

EU approves new rules for suspending visa-free travel. What does this mean for Georgia?

Georgia - EU

November 17, 2025

“It’s possible that the new rules will soon be applied against some Georgian citizens"

Swedish minister for EU affairs: 'Georgia is moving in the wrong direction'

Georgia - EU

November 17, 2025

France’s minister for European affairs and Sweden’s minister for EU affairs speak out on Georgian government policy

EU youth program Erasmus+ will no longer fund Georgia

Georgia

November 17, 2025

“In response to political developments in Georgia, the European Union has reviewed its financial assistance.”

EU envoy on Georgia’s loss of EU integration

EU envoy: 'Ukraine and Moldova are ahead of Georgia, which is now further from EU than when it received candidate status'

Georgia - EU

November 13, 2025

“The European Commission asked Georgian Dream to clarify the issues raised in its previous negative report, but the answers it received were unsatisfactory.”