The European Parliament adopts a position on the deteriorating democratic situation in Georgia and the suspension of the European integration process. The text responds to the Georgian government's decision to postpone accession negotiations and the breach of constitutional commitments for European integration. This document directly affects Georgian citizens and EU-Georgia relations.
Georgia obtained candidate country status in December 2023, conditional on implementing nine reform measures. The EU-Georgia Association Agreement and Georgian Constitution established European integration as a national objective. The current objective is to assess compliance with commitments and democratic values.
The text enters into force immediately after adoption. Implementation involves continuous monitoring of the situation in Georgia by EU institutions. The European Council will assess progress based on regular reports. Georgian authorities are requested to report on corrective measures.
Georgian citizens benefit from recognition of their European aspirations but bear the consequences of integration suspension. Civil society and independent media continue to face pressures. The accession process remains blocked until democratic conditions are restored. Democracy support activities will continue through EU programs.
