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Georgian Government's Course Threatens European Path, EU Warns
The current course of the Georgian government threatens the country's European path, prompting a strong response from the European Union, European Commission spokesperson for external affairs and security Anitta Hipper stated in Brussels.
According to Hipper, the political crisis in Georgia has deepened, particularly following the October 26 parliamentary elections.
"Georgia is sinking into a deep political crisis, and we are witnessing a deterioration of human rights since the parliamentary elections on October 26. The Georgian government's current course poses a threat to Georgia's European path. As a result, the European Union has reacted strongly. We have reduced political contacts and frozen financial assistance," she said.
Hipper noted that the redirected funding now supports civil society, and the EU has also taken measures regarding diplomatic visas.
"We continue to monitor the situation in Georgia to remain engaged and stand by the Georgian people," she added.
Vashadze: Georgia-US Relations Will Improve with Political Prisoner Releases and New Elections
Giorgi Vashadze, leader of the Strategy Builder party, stated that Georgia's relations with the United States will improve once political prisoners are released and new elections are scheduled.
He emphasized that the MEGOBARI Act represents increased pressure on those who "falsify" the will of the Georgian people.
"Relations between Georgia and America will begin to improve as soon as political prisoners begin to be released and new elections are scheduled. Ultimately, the strategic partnership will be restored as soon as we change the government and expel these anti-Western, anti-human, anti-democratic forces, the self-proclaimed regime, and when democratic forces come to power. The MEGOBARI Act is the foundation for this," Vashadze explained.
He outlined two potential paths for Georgia: isolation, which he believes the Georgian Dream government is leading the country toward, or integration with America and Europe, resulting in more investments, jobs, visa-free travel, and benefits for the Georgian people.
"The MEGOBARI Act means even more pressure on all those people who falsify the will of the Georgian people. At the same time, the MEGOBARI Act means immense support for the Georgian people," Vashadze concluded.
