MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2522(RSP))
On the further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia
B-10-2025-0112
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Tobias Cremer
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This resolution addresses the deteriorating political situation in Georgia after the October 2024 parliamentary elections, which Parliament says did not meet international standards. It calls for a rerun of elections and an end to repression.¶¶¶ Parliament urges the EU to suspend meetings with Georgian officials, impose sanctions on those responsible for democratic backsliding, and increase funding for independent media and civil society.¶¶¶
Key points
- Urges the Georgian Government to stop repression against peaceful protesters, political opponents and media representatives, release all arbitrarily detained persons, and investigate police violence.¶
- States that Georgia's contested government is violating fundamental freedoms and human rights, undermining democratic reforms.¶
- Condemns that the 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections did not respect international standards and notes the authorities' failure to address integrity concerns.¶
- Will not recognise the new parliament as democratic and calls for a rerun of elections within a year under improved conditions.¶
- Calls on the EU and member states to refrain from meetings with members of the Georgian Parliament and government officials until new elections are held.¶
- Supports the Council of Europe's call for an inclusive process to address electoral deficiencies and create conditions for new democratic elections.¶
- Reminds Georgian authorities of their obligations under the constitution and international law, and that respect for democracy is the basis for EU cooperation.¶¶
- Welcomes the suspension of parts of the EU-Georgia visa facilitation agreement and calls for identifying economic sectors and connectivity policies supporting authoritarian rule for potential sanctions.¶¶
- Urges Georgian authorities to stop misinforming citizens about the EU's position and calls on the Commission to minimise communication on Georgia until elections are rerun.¶
- Calls for reinforced targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for democratic backsliding, including Bidzina Ivanishvili, judges, and media owners.¶
- Calls on the Commission to increase funding to independent media and civil society in Georgia.¶
- Expresses solidarity with the Georgian people and urges the government to reverse its course and return to democratic reforms for EU membership.¶
Who is affected
- Georgian Government and authorities: must stop repression, release detainees, and hold new elections.¶¶
- EU and member states: must refrain from meetings with Georgian officials and impose sanctions.¶¶
- Georgian diplomats and government officials: face visa restrictions due to suspension of visa facilitation.¶
- Independent media and civil society in Georgia: may receive increased EU funding.¶