MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2752(RSP))
On Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
B-10-2025-0282
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Lena Schilling, Mélissa Camara, Mounir Satouri, Ville Niinistö, Maria Ohisalo, Mārtiņš Staķis, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Markéta Gregorová
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The resolution condemns the arrest and prosecution of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her release, as well as for the release of all political prisoners.¶ It expresses concern over gender-based violence by Georgian police and the lack of EU action, urging sanctions against Georgian officials and support for independent media.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the illegal arrest and politically motivated prosecution of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.¶
- Urges Georgian authorities to halt harassment of peaceful protesters and release all political prisoners and others illegally detained.
- Expresses deep concern over reports of systematic use of gender-based violence by Georgian police to intimidate and punish peaceful protesters.¶
- Regrets the lack of EU and Member State action and reiterates calls for EU-wide sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and other officials responsible for repression.¶
- Calls for sanctions against public officials and law enforcement implementing repressive measures against peaceful protesters.
- Expresses concern about EU plans within the Black Sea Strategy leading to normalisation of relations with Georgian authorities.¶
- Calls on the EU to step up support for Georgia's independent media after the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including facilitating operations from EU member states.¶