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2025 Commission report on Georgia

TA-10-2026-0222 · P10_TA(2026)0222 · PE782.288

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Parliament's resolution on the 2025 Commission report on Georgia condemns democratic backsliding under Georgian Dream and calls for targeted EU sanctions, release of political prisoners, and repeal of restrictive laws. It urges Georgia to align with EU foreign policy, prevent sanctions circumvention, and uphold human rights, while supporting territorial integrity and EU monitoring.

Key points

  1. Expresses solidarity with Georgian people and notes nearly 75% support EU integration; reiterates EU door remains open.
  2. Deplores Georgian Dream's reversal of EU integration and backsliding on all nine priorities for candidate status.
  3. Calls for EU-wide targeted sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, his family, and officials responsible for repression, including asset freezes and visa bans.
  4. Maintains non-recognition of Georgian parliament and president; urges limiting contacts with regime while engaging civil society.
  5. Condemns restrictive legislation on grants and foreign funding, calling for its repeal and protection of civil society and media.
  6. Demands immediate release of all political prisoners, including Mikheil Saakashvili, and condemns persecution of opposition.
  7. Calls for judicial reform, including High Council of Justice overhaul and de-oligarchisation, in line with Venice Commission recommendations.
  8. Condemns excessive force, torture, and gender-based violence against protesters; calls for independent investigations and implementation of CPT recommendations.
  9. Urges repeal of Law on Family Values and protection of LGBTIQ+ rights, and implementation of CSDDD for Chiatura mining damage.
  10. Welcomes visa suspension for diplomatic passport holders and calls for continued monitoring; warns of possible suspension for all citizens if no progress.
  11. Calls for alignment with EU sanctions and measures to prevent circumvention via Georgia, including monitoring of dual-use goods and oil exports.
  12. Reiterates support for territorial integrity, condemns Russian occupation and borderisation, and calls for EUMM access and targeted measures.

Who is affected

  • Georgian Dream authorities and officials face calls for EU sanctions and visa bans.
  • Political prisoners, including opposition figures and journalists, are demanded to be released.
  • Civil society and independent media in Georgia are to be protected and supported.
  • Georgian citizens may face visa suspension if authorities do not act.
  • EU member states are urged to adopt sanctions and limit contacts with Georgian regime.

Figures and deadlines

  • 75% of Georgian people support EU integration.
  • Alignment with EU statements decreased from 53% in 2024 to 40%.
  • Up to six years' imprisonment for receiving foreign grants without authorisation.
  • Up to three years' imprisonment for systematic criticism of authorities.
  • Visa suspension for diplomatic passport holders since 6 March 2026 until at least March 2027.