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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2522(RSP))

On the further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia

B-10-2025-0106

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Reinier Van Lanschot, Mārtiņš Staķis, Maria Ohisalo, Sergey Lagodinsky, Markéta Gregorová, Ville Niinistö, Erik Marquardt, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Villy Søvndal

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This resolution addresses the deteriorating political situation in Georgia, condemning violence against protesters, the detention of opposition figures, and the stripping of opposition MPs' mandates. It calls for new elections, sanctions on Georgian officials, and support for civil society.

Key points

  1. Stands in solidarity with Georgian protesters and supports their European aspirations.
  2. Calls for a new election within a year, conducted by an independent and impartial election administration under international observation.
  3. Condemns violence against protesters and ill treatment of detainees, urging accountability for officials responsible.
  4. Calls for the immediate release of political prisoners and expresses concern for Mzia Amaghlobeli's condition.
  5. Condemns the termination of 49 opposition MPs' mandates and warns against banning political parties.
  6. Calls for the repeal of the laws on foreign influence and family values, and expresses concern over new restrictive laws.
  7. Deplores Hungary and Slovakia blocking EU sanctions and calls for targeted sanctions on Georgian officials, including Ivanishvili.
  8. Welcomes bilateral sanctions by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and encourages other member states to follow.
  9. Calls for increased EU funding for Georgian civil society and independent media, and for emergency support.
  10. Calls for targeted sanctions on Georgia's financial sector and divestment from connectivity projects.
  11. Calls for EU officials to visit Georgia and support democratic opposition and civil society.
  12. Calls for an audit of EU policy towards Georgia and a review of the Association Agreement.

Who is affected

  • Georgian authorities and ruling party face calls for sanctions and accountability.
  • Georgian civil society and independent media would receive increased EU funding.
  • Political prisoners and detained protesters would be released.

Figures and deadlines

  • 49 opposition MPs stripped of mandates
  • more than 300 detainees alleging beatings and torture