On the situation of media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
B-10-2025-0287
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Olivier Chastel
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The resolution condemns Georgia's abuse of the justice system against journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her immediate release, an impartial investigation, and an end to political persecution.¶¶¶ It urges the EU and member states to impose personal sanctions on Georgian officials, maintain non-recognition of the current government, and increase support for Georgian civil society and independent media.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Mzia Amaglobeli, dropping all charges, and an impartial investigation into her detention and ill-treatment.¶
- Reiterates calls for the release of peaceful demonstrators, media representatives, and opposition leaders, and urges respect for freedom of expression and assembly.¶
- Condemns violence and degrading treatment against journalists and protesters in detention and calls for independent investigations.¶
- Demands the repeal of repressive legislation and an end to the weaponisation of legislation against independent media and civil society.¶
- Regrets the dominance of ruling party-backed media spreading false narratives and condemns government pressure on digital media, bloggers, and online platforms.¶
- Calls on the EU and member states to impose personal sanctions, including visa-free travel suspension and asset freezes, on Georgian officials responsible for democratic backsliding.¶
- States the EU will maintain non-recognition of the current President and one-party parliament until credible democratic commitment and new elections, and calls for limited diplomatic engagement.¶
- Supports Georgian people's European aspirations and calls for increased EU financial support for civil society and independent media, including those in exile.¶