On the further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia
B-10-2025-0116
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Karin Karlsbro, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, JanChristoph Oetjen, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Sophie Wilmès, Dainius Žalimas
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This resolution condemns the violent repression of protesters, media, and opposition in Georgia, and demands the release of detainees and an end to political persecution.¶ It rejects the legitimacy of the October 2024 elections and the Georgian Dream government, calls for new elections, and urges non-recognition of the current authorities.¶¶¶ It calls for sanctions on Georgian officials and on Bidzina Ivanishvili, and for increased support to Georgian civil society and independent media.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the violent repression of protesters, media, and opposition leaders; demands the immediate release of all detainees and an end to political persecution and torture.¶
- Demands the repeal of anti-democratic laws, including those on 'transparency of foreign influence' and 'family values', and laws restricting freedom of assembly.¶
- Condemns Georgian Dream's propaganda justifying repressive laws and reiterates the call for their repeal.¶
- Reiterates support for Georgia's European aspirations and urges authorities to protect the right to assembly and refrain from using force.¶
- Rejects the legitimacy of the October 2024 elections and the current government; considers Georgia a state captured by the illegitimate regime; continues to recognize Salomé Zourabichvili as legitimate President.¶
- Underlines that the crisis can only be settled through new, free and fair parliamentary elections under international observation.¶
- Calls for the EU and Member States to suspend high-level engagements with Georgian officials and issue statements of non-recognition.¶
- Calls for the immediate release of Mzia Amaglobeli and an investigation into her ill-treatment.¶
- Condemns assaults on Giorgi Gakharia and Zviad Koridze and arrests of Nika Melia and Gigi Ugulava as escalation of political violence.¶
- Calls for EU-wide or bilateral sanctions on Georgian officials and on Bidzina Ivanishvili, his family, and his companies.¶
- Calls on the Commission and Council to review Georgia's visa-free status, with possible suspension if democratic standards are not upheld.¶
- Supports redirecting EU funding to civil society and urges increased support to Georgian civil society and independent media.¶
Who is affected
- Georgian authorities and officials face demands for release of detainees, repeal of laws, and possible sanctions.¶¶¶
- Georgian civil society and independent media are to receive increased EU support.¶
- Salomé Zourabichvili is recognized as legitimate President and should represent Georgia at EU meetings.¶¶