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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2752(RSP))

On The situation of media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli

B-10-2025-0283

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Danilo Della Valle

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A resolution on media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who faces charges of assaulting a police officer. It condemns her arrest and calls for her release. It calls on Georgia to respect fundamental freedoms, including press freedom and media pluralism, and stresses that Georgia's future should be determined by its people without external interference. It regrets the European Council's decision to suspend financial assistance to Georgia, underlines the benefits of the visa facilitation agreement, and calls for constructive EU-Georgia dialogue.

Key points

  1. Condemns the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and expresses concern over reports of unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators.
  2. Calls on the Government of Georgia to respect fundamental freedoms and human rights, particularly freedom of the press and political rights.
  3. Calls for the release of Mzia Amaglobeli and demands that Georgian authorities guarantee independent journalists freedom of expression and media pluralism, per its constitution and international obligations.
  4. Stresses that Georgia's future must be determined by its people, free from external pressure, and condemns attempts to undermine its democratic institutions.
  5. Regrets the European Council's decision to suspend financial assistance to Georgia and underlines the benefits of the visa facilitation agreement, calling for its maintenance.
  6. Emphasises the need for constructive dialogue between the Government of Georgia and the EU.

Who is affected

  • The Government of Georgia and its authorities, which are called on to respect freedoms and release the journalist.
  • Mzia Amaglobeli, journalist facing charges, who is called to be released.
  • Independent journalists in Georgia, who should be guaranteed freedom of expression and media pluralism.
  • The EU and its institutions, including the European Council, whose decision to suspend financial assistance is regretted.

Figures and deadlines

  • Up to seven years in prison: the sentence Mzia Amaglobeli faces for assaulting a police officer.