Georgia - EU

Georgian Dream responds to European Parliament's critical resolution with Trump and Orban quotes

According to the party's political council, "it is now entirely impossible to take the European Parliament seriously."

European Parliament passes resolution urging EU not to recognize Georgian Dream's legitimacy

The resolution also calls for sanctions against members of Georgia’s ruling elite.

Portuguese parliament adopts resolution in solidarity with Georgian people

The resolution supports the adoption of EU-coordinated sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and his associates.

European Parliament to debate resolution on Georgia’s worsening political situation on February 13 – What’s inside?

Additionally, the resolution calls for sanctions against three pro-government propaganda TV channels.

Human Rights Watch: Georgian Dream fuels human rights crisis and demonizes opposition

"Demonization of the opposition, recently passed repressive laws, and violence — all of this are the pillars of autocracy"

Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos: Georgian Dream’s policy is violence against dissenters

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli is a stark example of how the regime treats journalists and anyone who voices their opinion openly.

Georgian Dream spokesperson threatens independent outlet Publica – statements and context

Papashvili: "They are funded by the EU, and therefore the EU is responsible for the declared criminal act." The threat was made in response to the announcement of a protest at the entrance to Tbilisi

Opinion: What will happen if the protest movement in Georgia fails?

David Zourabichvili: "The de facto cancellation of elections, isolation from the West, orientation towards the Russian market, control by security services. The choice is for society, whether it wants such a country"

Opinion: PACE could demand Georgia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe

Kaha Gogolashvili: "If you don't follow PACE resolutions and participate in its work, why be a member of the Council of Europe?"

Georgia leaves PACE: What does it mean for country and Georgian Dream?

Kaha Gogolashvili: "This is a catastrophe for Georgian Dream."

Georgian Dream's delegation quits PACE after losing key powers

PACE demands Georgia free political prisoners and hold new elections by April 2025

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomatic passport holders

The visa-free regime remains in place for Georgian citizens with ordinary passports.

"Legislation must not undermine assembly freedom" – European Commissioner evaluates his visit to Georgia

O'Flaherty commends the resilience of Georgian civil society and urges measures to address serious human rights violations

"Georgia's regime aims to leave the country isolated with Russia and China," - Zourabichvili on her U.S. visit

"The isolation that will affect the Georgian Dream should not impact Georgia's progressive pro-European society"

Estonian Parliament declares Georgian Dream government illegitimate

The Estonian Parliament's statement condemns election fraud and repression against protesters in Georgia.

Georgian Young Lawyers' Association submits protest information to OSCE under Vienna Mechanism

During the investigation into violations of protesters' rights, 343 individuals, including 49 journalists, have been questioned.

EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner: Decline of democracy in Georgia is deeply concerning

Georgia's de facto ruler Ivanishvili files new lawsuit against Swiss bank, alleging ‘political blackmail'

Julius Baer is the bank where Ivanishvili transferred a significant portion of his assets following his dispute with Credit Suisse.