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Friday, December 19, 2025, #237 (6048)

European Parliament Debates Georgia's Democratic Crisis, Calls Grow for Investigation and Sanctions

Members of the European Parliament held a heated debate on December 17 on what they described as a deepening democratic crisis in Georgia, focusing on human rights concerns, stalled EU accession prospects, and allegations that Georgian police used dangerous chemical agents against protesters. (more)

Kavelashvili Visits Serbia in First European Trip Amid Strained Ties With the EU

Georgian Dream-elected President Mikheil Kavelashvili traveled to Serbia this week in his first visit to a European country since assuming office, holding high-level talks that focused on expanding bilateral relations while tensions with European institutions persist. (more)

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"Bokuchava Accuses Ivanishvili of Political Bargaining Over Ukraine Claims Convention" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

There Was Never a Completed Transatlantic Project

Almost every week, someone in Brussels or Washington calls for a "new transatlantic project." (more)
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