The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

EU Warns Georgia of Consequences for Democratic Backsliding

The European Union has warned Georgia that its recent democratic backsliding "will come at a cost," as EU foreign ministers gathered in Brussels to discuss possible punitive measures against the ruling Georgian Dream party. (more)

Zourabichvili Urges EU to Respond to Democratic Crisis in Georgia

Georgia's fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, has sent an open letter to the foreign ministers of the European Union member states, European Commission Vice President, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, ... (more)

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"Latvia Bans Entry to 55 More Georgian Citizens" (more)

Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)