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2023 and 2024 reports on Georgia

TA-10-2025-0158 · P10_TA(2025)0158 · PE768.249

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Parliament's resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia condemns the Georgian government's democratic backsliding, violent repression of protests, and rigged elections, and demands new elections and release of political prisoners. It calls for sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders, suspension of EU funding and visa-free travel, and support for civil society and independent media. It also condemns Georgia's alignment with Russia and China, and urges the EU to review its policy towards Georgia.

Key points

  1. Condemns violent repression, arbitrary detention, and torture of protesters, and demands release of all political prisoners and credible investigations.
  2. States that Georgia's EU integration is effectively suspended due to democratic backsliding and rigged elections, and urges return to reforms.
  3. Deplores dismissal of about 700 civil servants and calls for repeal of December 2024 amendments to the Law on Public Service.
  4. Calls for audit of EU policy towards Georgia and application of Article 422 of the Association Agreement due to breach of principles.
  5. Calls for targeted sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and others, and urges Hungary and Slovakia to lift vetoes.
  6. Demands new parliamentary elections in improved environment, and does not recognize self-proclaimed authorities.
  7. Condemns persecution of opposition, including arrests of political leaders, and calls for release of former President Saakashvili.
  8. Condemns anti-LGBTI legislation and calls for its repeal, and for reinstatement of gender quotas.
  9. Calls for personal sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders and consideration of further restrictive measures.
  10. Welcomes suspension of visa-free travel for diplomats, and calls for review of visa-free status for Georgia.
  11. Regrets low alignment with EU foreign policy and calls for investigation into sanctions evasion.
  12. Recommends reinforcing EU Monitoring Mission and notes suspension of European Peace Facility support.

Who is affected

  • Georgian government and ruling party: subject to sanctions, non-recognition, and calls for new elections.
  • Georgian civil society and independent media: receive increased EU financial support and possible exile assistance.
  • Georgian citizens: visa-free travel may be suspended if benchmarks not met.
  • EU Member States: urged to impose bilateral sanctions and support Georgian civil society in exile.

Figures and deadlines

  • 62 people criminally charged, 54 in pre-trial detention, over 500 detained, 300 tortured, 157 injured.
  • 138 media freedom violations, 174 media professionals targeted, 30 reporters suffered repeated violations.
  • Approximately 700 civil servants dismissed since December 2024.
  • 49% alignment with EU common foreign and security policy.
  • EUR 30 million from European Peace Facility suspended in 2024.