The EU plans an in-depth discussion regarding Georgia in January

The EU's position regarding Georgia

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that the Georgian government is currently on a path of confrontation or collision with the EU due to democratic backsliding. According to Kallas, the steps taken are not moving in the right direction. She noted that it is important for the EU to support the Georgian people, but at the same time to deliver a clear message to the government that the EU does not support their policy. 1TV+6

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that the EU door remains open for Georgia, but for the accession process to resume, the government must change its political course and return to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for fundamental rights. 1TV+1

The issue of sanctions and future plans

Regarding the possible sanctioning of Georgian government officials, Kaja Kallas noted that all options are being considered at this stage. According to her, during previous discussions, which concerned the sanctioning of ministers involved in the use of violence against peaceful demonstrators, there was no unanimity and some member states opposed this initiative. Publika+3

Kallas confirmed that a more in-depth and thorough discussion on the issue of Georgia will be held with foreign ministers in January. At this stage, talk of adopting any specific response measures was assessed as premature. 1TV+7