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REPORT (2025/2024(INI))

On the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia

A-10-2025-0110

Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Rasa Juknevičienė

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Parliament's resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia condemns democratic backsliding, the rigged October 2024 elections, and the violent crackdown on protests, and demands new elections and the release of political prisoners. It calls for targeted sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders, suspension of visa-free travel, and increased support for civil society and independent media, while rejecting the legitimacy of the current authorities.

Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes a resolution that condemns democratic backsliding, demands new elections, and calls for sanctions and support for civil society.

Key points

  1. Condemns the violent repression of peaceful protesters and demands the release of all political prisoners, including former President Mikheil Saakashvili.
  2. States that Georgia's EU integration is effectively suspended due to democratic backsliding and the rigged elections, and urges a return to reforms.
  3. Calls for an audit of EU policy towards Georgia and a review of the Association Agreement, noting possible suspension of economic cooperation.
  4. Demands targeted personal sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and his family, and criticizes Hungary and Slovakia for blocking Council decisions.
  5. Does not recognize the self-proclaimed authorities and calls for new parliamentary elections in an improved environment.
  6. Condemns the persecution of political opponents, including the arrests of Zurab Japaridze and Nika Melia, and the draft law to ban opposition parties.
  7. Calls for the repeal of restrictive legislation, including the foreign agent law and anti-LGBTI law, and for increased support to civil society and independent media.
  8. Urges the EU and member states to impose coordinated sanctions on Georgian officials and consider further measures like SWIFT cut-off.
  9. Welcomes the suspension of visa-free travel for diplomats and calls for a review of Georgia's visa-free status.
  10. Deplores Georgia's low alignment with EU foreign policy and its turn towards Russia, China, and Iran, and calls for an investigation into sanctions evasion.
  11. Recommends reinforcing the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia and notes the suspension of European Peace Facility support.

Who is affected

  • Georgian Dream party and its leaders face calls for sanctions and non-recognition.
  • Georgian civil society, independent media, and political prisoners receive support and calls for release.
  • EU member states are urged to impose sanctions and support Georgian civil society in exile.
  • Georgian citizens may face suspension of visa-free travel if benchmarks are not met.

Figures and deadlines

  • At least 62 people criminally charged, 54 in pre-trial detention, over 500 detained administratively, 157 with visible injuries.
  • At least 138 media freedom violations, 174 media professionals targeted, 30 reporters suffered repeated violations.
  • Approximately 700 civil servants dismissed since December 2024.
  • Georgia's alignment with EU common foreign and security policy is 49%.
  • European Peace Facility support worth EUR 30 million suspended in 2024.