**EU Sends Warning to Ivanishvili’s Government, Threatens Visa-Free Travel**
The chairwoman of the National Movement, Tina Bokuchava, has spoken out against the Georgian government’s handling of personal sanctions. According to her, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is using his connections with Viktor Orban, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to avoid being personally sanctioned by the European Union.
**A Warning from Europe**
Bokuchava revealed that the EU has sent a letter to Ivanishvili’s government, which she categorically demands be made public. The letter is believed to contain a warning that if Ivanishvili’s regime does not release political prisoners, withdraw draconian laws, and hold free elections by August 31, the European Union will take action. This action would mean suspending the visa-free regime, which would affect three million Georgians.
**A Threat to Visa-Free Travel**
The threat of suspended visa-free travel is a significant concern for Georgian citizens, who would face difficulties traveling to Europe without a visa. Bokuchava emphasized that this decision can be made by the EU without Orban’s involvement, but it still poses a major threat to every citizen of Georgia.
**Using Orban to Avoid Sanctions**
Bokuchava accused Ivanishvili of using his connections with Orban to avoid personal sanctions, while putting the Georgian people at risk. She pointed out that personal sanctions require consensus among all EU member states, whereas suspending visa-free travel only requires a qualified majority.
**A Call to Action**
Tina Bokuchava urged Georgians to unite and take action to ensure that Ivanishvili’s regime fulfills the legitimate demands of the people by August 31. She emphasized the importance of transparency and public awareness, calling on the Georgian government to make the EU letter public so that citizens can see the truth with their own eyes.
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