Georgia democratic backsliding

US senators and congressmen urge Washington to tighten sanctions on Georgian Dream

Georgia-USA

March 20, 2026

A joint statement by lawmakers highlights the findings of the OSCE’s “Moscow Mechanism” report

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

Georgia - EU

March 12, 2026

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

ISFED: How two sanctioned Georgian TV channels circumvent social media advertising restrictions

Georgia

March 12, 2026

ISFED says both channels faced problems advertising their content on Meta platforms after the sanctions were imposed.

International Press Institute: 'New laws in Georgia threaten to paralyse independent media'

Georgia

March 11, 2026

The International Press Institute sharply criticised a new legislative package adopted by Georgia’s parliament.

Germany, France and Poland express concern over repressive laws in Georgia

Georgia - EU

March 11, 2026

“These changes further strengthen the government’s repressive approach to civil society and independent media.”

OSCE/ODIHR expresses deep concern over new laws adopted in Georgia

Georgia

March 09, 2026

ODIHR says broad scope of new legislation threatens citizens’ participation in public and political life

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

Helsinki Commission discusses situation in Georgia and possible “reset” in US ties

Georgia

February 12, 2026

George Mason University research fellow Olesya Vartanyan says US involvement is needed to resolve Georgia’s political crisis.

'Sabotage case' in Georgia: Eight opposition figures appear in court

Georgia

February 11, 2026

According to the prosecution, the defendants provided foreign states with information to the detriment of Georgia’s interests.