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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2643(RSP))

On Case of Elene Khoshtaria and Political Prisoners under the Georgian Dream Regime

B-10-2026-0161

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: MEMBERS

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This resolution condemns the arrest and prosecution of Elene Khoshtaria and other political prisoners in Georgia, and calls for their release. It urges Georgia to stop repression, investigate abuses, and withdraw restrictive laws, while pressing the EU and member states to impose sanctions on Georgian Dream leaders. It also warns against suspending visa-free travel for all Georgians and expresses concern about EU normalization with Georgian authorities.

Key points

  1. Condemns the illegal arrest and politically motivated prosecution of Elene Khoshtaria and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.
  2. Urges Georgian authorities to halt harassment of peaceful protesters and release all political prisoners, including Sakharov prize laureate Mzia Amoghlobeli.
  3. Condemns reports of excessive force, torture, and ill-treatment, including use of toxic chemicals, and calls for independent investigations and prosecution of those responsible.
  4. Urges withdrawal of legal amendments that criminalise questioning the government's legitimacy and restrict political rights of civil society professionals.
  5. Deplores the constitutional lawsuit seeking to declare three major opposition parties unconstitutional and revoke their registration.
  6. Regrets lack of EU action and urges the Council to overcome the blockade by Hungary and Slovakia of EU-wide sanctions against Ivanishvili and Georgian Dream leadership.
  7. Calls on all member states to impose bilateral sanctions without delay until EU-wide measures are in place.
  8. Takes note of the possible suspension of the visa-free regime for all Georgians but insists it should only be a last resort.
  9. Expresses concern that EU's Black Sea Strategy may lead to normalization of relations with Georgian authorities.

Who is affected

  • Elene Khoshtaria and other political prisoners in Georgia, who are to be released.
  • Georgian authorities, who must stop repression and investigate abuses.
  • EU Council and member states, urged to impose sanctions on Georgian Dream leaders.
  • Georgian population, potentially affected by visa suspension.

Figures and deadlines

  • Eight prominent politicians are currently behind bars on politically motivated charges.