Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
TA-10-2025-0132 · P10_TA(2025)0132 · PE773.966
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- Full procedure 2025/2752
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Parliament demands the immediate release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and the withdrawal of charges against her, denouncing her arrest as politically motivated.¶ It condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding, calls for repealing repressive laws, releasing political prisoners, and ensuring journalist safety.¶¶¶ It urges EU support for independent media and civil society, regrets inaction by EU bodies, and calls for sanctions against Georgian officials.¶¶ It also expresses concern over demands on NGOs to provide extensive financial information within three working days.¶
Key points
- Demands Mzia Amaglobeli's immediate and unconditional release and withdrawal of all charges against her.¶
- Condemns the Georgian Dream regime's systemic assault on democratic institutions, opposition, media, civil society, and judicial independence.¶
- Calls for independent investigations into arbitrary detentions and harassment of journalists, urging an end to intimidation.¶
- Urges release of all political prisoners, including named individuals, and denounces violent abduction and threats.¶
- Calls for immediate repeal of all repressive legislation and restoration of democracy and media freedom.¶
- Calls on the EU to increase support for independent media and civil society and monitor trials.¶
- Regrets inaction by Council, Member States, and Commission; reiterates call for bilateral sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders.¶
- Expresses concern over demands on NGOs to provide detailed financial information within three working days, risking paralysis.¶