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

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

B-10-2025-0288

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Petr Bystron, Tomasz Froelich, Hans Neuhoff, Alexander Sell

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This resolution concerns media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. It affirms the October 2024 elections were free and fair, criticizes foreign involvement in opposition actions, and calls on the EU to change its approach toward Georgia.

Key points

  1. Affirms that the parliamentary elections of 26 October 2024 were free and fair and that the Georgian people made a clear choice.
  2. Is concerned about foreign actors' involvement in opposition actions aimed at overthrowing the elected government through street power and other extra-constitutional means.
  3. Warns the EU that supporting efforts to overturn a legitimate election result undermines democracy in Georgia and fuels polarisation and instability.
  4. Considers that many opposition-linked civil society organisations have taken a partisan role, agitating for government overthrow, and notes a lack of public trust in them.
  5. Calls on the EU to end its confrontational approach, avoid black-and-white contrasts, and recognise the complexity of the situation in Georgia.
  6. Notes that the online media environment in Georgia is diverse and free, with few restrictions on internet access and content.

Who is affected

  • The EU institutions and member states, urged to change their policy towards Georgia.
  • Civil society organisations in Georgia, described as partisan and lacking public trust.
  • Foreign actors involved in opposition actions in Georgia, warned against supporting extra-constitutional means.

Figures and deadlines

  • 12 January 2025: date of Mzia Amaglobeli's arrest.
  • 26 October 2024: date of the parliamentary elections.