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The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 9 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 9 October 2024
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
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A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
The text, version by version
Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0017/2024 9 October 2024 ✦ The resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding, including the 'transparency of foreign influence' law, the 'family values and protection of minors' law, and electoral code changes, and calls for their repeal.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0070/2024 8 October 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0079/2024 4 October 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns Georgia's adoption of laws on foreign influence and family values, and electoral changes, calling them incompatible with EU values and a threat to democracy.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2024 4 October 2024 ✦ This resolution expresses deep concern about democratic backsliding in Georgia, particularly laws on foreign influence and family values, and attacks on civil society and media.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2024 4 October 2024 ✦ The resolution condemns Georgia's adoption of laws on 'transparency of foreign influence' and 'family values and protection of minors', which it says contradict EU values and democratic principles.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2024 4 October 2024 ✦ This resolution addresses democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia ahead of its October 2024 elections. It calls for free and fair elections, rejects recent laws on foreign influence and family values, and urges dialogue with the EU.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0070/2024 2 October 2024 ✦ The resolution condemns Georgia's adoption of laws on 'transparency of foreign influence' and 'family values and protection of minors', the abolition of gender quotas, and changes to the Central Election Commission, saying they are incompatible with EU norms and values.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0074/2024 2 October 2024 ✦ This resolution addresses Georgia's sovereignty and rejects claims of democratic backsliding, calling for EU non-interference in Georgia's internal affairs.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2024 2 October 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding, especially the foreign agents law, and calls for free elections, sanctions on officials, and support for civil society.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The resolution now explicitly condemns the Georgian Dream party's impeachment efforts against President Zourabishvili. It also broadens the grounds for sanctions on Ivanishvili to cover activities benefiting Russia. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The new version adds extensive new recitals and paragraphs detailing democratic backsliding, foreign influence law, and election concerns. It removes original paragraphs on visa suspension, election expectations, and sanctions, replacing them with more detailed calls for investigations and funding freezes. It adds new paragraphs on media freedom, election observation, and Russia's influence, while rephrasing existing ones. The other changes are formal: updated recital numbering and rephrasing without altering substance. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 9 October 2024 Plenary voteSitting of 9 October 2024 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0070/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0074/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0079/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2024📄 Adopted text TA10-0017/2024Adopted Adopted by a large majorityFor 495 Against 73 Abstained 86
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:46 · 76% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 38 ballots in voting order
RejectedAdoptedAdoptedRejected5. Separate vote on paragraph 2AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted7. Separate vote on paragraph 3AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded8. Separate vote on paragraph 5AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded9. Separate vote on paragraph 5AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded10. Separate vote on paragraph 5AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded11. Separate vote on paragraph 6AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded12. Separate vote on paragraph 7Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded13. Separate vote on paragraph 7Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded14. Separate vote on paragraph 7Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded15. Separate vote on paragraph 8AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded16. Separate vote on paragraph 8AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted18. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 9RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded19. Separate vote on paragraph 18AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded20. Separate vote on paragraph 18Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded21. Separate vote on paragraph 19AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded22. Separate vote on paragraph 19AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded23. Separate vote on paragraph 21Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded24. Separate vote on paragraph 21AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedAdoptedAdopted28. Separate vote on recital PAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded29. Separate vote on recital PAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded30. Separate vote on recital PAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted32. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0070/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded33. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0071/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded34. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0074/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded35. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0079/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded36. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0083/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded37. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0084/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded38. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0086/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 8 October 2024 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.