Georgia Condemns EU Enlargement Report as 'Groundless and Politically Motivated'
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticized the European Commission's 2025 enlargement report, calling its assessment "groundless" and accusing EU institutions of spreading political speculation about the country.
In an official statement, the ministry expressed concern that the report is being used to issue negative evaluations of Georgia without proper basis. "It is concerning that the enlargement report is used to articulate groundless negative assessments on Georgia and to spread further political speculations," the statement read.
The ministry said EU actions and statements regarding Georgia risk interfering in domestic politics and undermine the spirit of EU-Georgia relations. "They aim to influence the internal politics of the country and run counter to our common interests," the statement said.
Officials criticized what they described as bias in the European Commission's report, noting that it fails to acknowledge events during the municipal elections held in Tbilisi on October 4, 2025, including violence against state institutions by protesters. The statement also called the joint remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos "misleading," and emphasized that the report should reflect contributions from Georgia and dialogue under the Association Agreement.
The ministry further highlighted that the EU refused to hold meetings under the Association Agreement over the past year, citing a suspension of political dialogue following the European Council conclusions of June 27, 2024. The ministry also pointed out that the Commission did not evaluate Georgia's Economic Reform Programme using the standard methodology for candidate and potential candidate countries.
Georgia's statement emphasized the country's recent progress, noting improvements in government integrity, bureaucracy, anti-corruption measures, economic stability, and growth. "Against the background of improving Georgia's positioning in various global indexes, serious questions arise regarding the objectivity of assessments given in the Commission's report," the ministry said.
Despite its criticisms, Georgia reaffirmed its commitment to European integration. "Georgia remains fully committed to the agreements signed with the EU and continues to honour its obligations under the Association Agreement in good faith, with the goal of further aligning the country with European standards," the statement read. It also reaffirmed the government's readiness for "constructive, respectful and mutually beneficial cooperation with the EU - based on shared values and principles, and not on coercion."
The statement concluded by condemning the use of EU accession as a political tool. "We condemn all attempts directed towards using the issue of EU accession as a political instrument, which harm the relations between the EU and Georgia," it said.
