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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-10-2026-0162

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich

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This resolution addresses the case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime, calling for a fair trial and respect for democratic processes.

Key points

  1. Notes that the Tbilisi City Court has accepted the 'sabotage case' and calls on all parties and external actors to refrain from interfering in the judicial procedure.
  2. Notes Georgia's ranking in the 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law index: 52nd globally and 1st in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
  3. Recalls that in a democracy, people have freedom to assemble and protest, but power is transferred through elections and parties must respect outcomes and not incite violent protests.
  4. Emphasises that political pluralism is essential and a party can only be prohibited if it uses violence or aims to destroy the democratic constitutional order.
  5. Notes that many opposition-linked CSOs have agitated for overthrow, takes note of the government's aim to prevent external funds financing partisan NGOs, and notes recent amendments to the Law on Grants.
  6. Calls on the EU to respect the democratic choice of the Georgian people and warns that supporting efforts to overturn a legitimate election result undermines democracy in Georgia.
  7. Calls on the EU to respect Georgia's multi-vector foreign policy aimed at balanced ties with multiple foreign powers.

Who is affected

  • Elene Khoshtaria and other opposition leaders face charges; the resolution calls for a fair trial for them.
  • The EU is called on to respect Georgia's democratic choices and foreign policy.
  • Opposition parties and the ruling party are urged to refrain from interfering in judicial procedures.

Figures and deadlines

  • Elene Khoshtaria was detained on 15 September 2025 and charged under Article 187 of the Criminal Code.
  • The maximum penalty for the property-damage charge is up to five years.
  • On 6 November 2025, an investigation was announced against eight opposition leaders.
  • 88 Members of the Georgian Parliament filed a constitutional lawsuit.
  • Georgia ranks 52nd out of 143 countries and 1st out of 15 in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the 2025 Rule of Law index.