Foreign Ministry Says European Commission Report Fuels 'Anti-Georgian' Narratives
By Messenger Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Georgia's Foreign Ministry has criticized the European Commission's latest enlargement report, arguing that factual inaccuracies and what it describes as erroneous assessments could undermine relations between Tbilisi and the European Union.
In a statement issued following the publication of the report on November 4, 2026, the ministry said the document reinforced anti-Georgian narratives and restricted opportunities for constructive dialogue. It also argued that the absence of meetings under the EU-Georgia Association Agreement had limited the Commission's ability to assess the country's progress.
The ministry said the European Commission's report drew on information submitted by candidate countries and dialogue mechanisms established under the Association Agreement. However, it noted that no meetings required under the agreement had taken place during the reporting period because the EU had suspended dialogue following the European Council's June 27, 2024 conclusions.
"It is concerning that with its factual inaccuracies and erroneous assessments, the European Commission's report contributes to the reinforcement of anti-Georgian narratives, which, in turn, narrows the scope for constructive engagement and dialogue between the European Union and Georgia."
The ministry also objected to the report's characterization of the Georgian government's governance as "state capture," arguing that an administration elected with a significant mandate is fulfilling its obligations to the state and voters.
"It is unacceptable that the European Commission's report attempts to characterize the governance of the state by an administration elected by the people with a significant mandate as "state capture"-when, in any democratic society, such governance is precisely the obligation an elected government owes to the state and its own voters."
The statement further accused the report of relying on selective analysis to politicize legal matters and interfere in Georgia's domestic affairs. It also criticized the description of Georgian politicians' responses to actions taken against the country by various actors as "hostile rhetoric," saying this undermined freedom of expression and trust between the two sides.
The ministry said it would examine the report and submit detailed comments to the European Commission, while reiterating the government's readiness to engage in dialogue.
"Although the enlargement report concerning Georgia is being used largely to voice biased assessments and to fuel political speculation; the Georgian side will study the European Commission's report in detail and present substantiated comments to the European Commission.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia reaffirms the Georgian government's readiness for an open and constructive dialogue with the European Union, based on mutual respect," reads the statement.
