EU High Representatives plan to discuss Georgia in January

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos made statements regarding Georgia during the presentation of the 2026 enlargement package. According to Kallas, the Georgian government is currently on a path of confrontation or collision with the EU, which is linked to democratic backsliding. 1TV+4

Kallas noted that a more thorough and in-depth discussion regarding Georgia will be held with foreign ministers in January. She also said that all options are being considered at this stage, although it is premature to talk about adopting any specific response measures. Kallas explained that the previous discussion, which concerned sanctioning individuals responsible for the use of force against peaceful demonstrators, was not supported by all member states. 1TV+8

European Commissioner Marta Kos stated that Georgia's accession process is suspended. According to her, the EU's door remains open, but they demand a change of course from the government, and a return to democracy and the rule of law. Kallas and Kos emphasized that the EU supports the Georgian people and their European aspirations. 1TV+2