EU Council Warns Georgia to Improve Democracy
The European Union Council has released a report criticizing Georgia’s progress in democracy. The council says that Georgia should return to the EU path and adopt reforms.
Georgia is urged to respect human rights, including freedom of speech and assembly. The EU Council also wants Georgia to protect journalists, activists, and LGBTQ+ people from violence and intimidation.
The report highlights concerns about the country’s electoral system. It says that the October 26 parliamentary elections were flawed and took place in a tense environment.
Georgia is asked to investigate all election-related issues and allegations. The EU Council also encourages the country to consider recommendations from other organizations, such as OSCE/ODIHR and the Council of Europe.
The European Union wants Georgia to improve its democracy by adopting democratic reforms. This includes making sure that civil society groups can operate freely and participate in decision-making processes.
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