Alde adopts a resolution calling for the release of political leaders, protesters, journalists, and other people in Georgia. It also calls for new elections, and sanctions against Bidzina and Georgian Dream members.

**European Liberals Condemn Georgia’s Democratic Backsliding**

The Council of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) has taken a strong stance against the erosion of democracy in Georgia. In a resolution adopted on [date], the ALDE party condemned the Georgian Dream government’s aggressive crackdown on opposition politicians, journalists, and peaceful protesters.

According to the resolution, the Georgian people have shown an unwavering commitment to a pro-European and democratic future. However, the ruling Georgian Dream party has been responsible for a series of undemocratic actions, including the adoption of anti-democratic legislation, rigged elections, human rights violations, and the deviation of Georgia from its Euro-Atlantic path.

The resolution specifically criticized the politically motivated verdicts against several opposition politicians, including Zurab Girchi Japaridze, Giorgi Vashadze, Badri Japaridze, Mamuka Khazaradze, Nika Melia, and Givi Targamadze. It also condemned the arrest of opposition leaders Nika Gvaramia and Irakli Okruashvili, as well as human rights violations and repression of peaceful demonstrators.

**A Call to Action**

The ALDE resolution demands immediate action from the Georgian government. It calls for the unconditional release of all political prisoners, including politicians, journalists, and peaceful protesters. The resolution also demands new, free, and fair parliamentary elections by the end of 2025, supervised by an impartial election administration.

Furthermore, the ALDE party urges the European Union and its member states to take concrete measures against the Georgian Dream government’s undemocratic actions. This includes sanctions, visa restrictions, and financial measures against Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgian Dream officials, propagandists, police, prosecutors, corrupt judges, and their families.

**No Cooperation with Georgian Dream**

The resolution also makes it clear that ALDE member parties and EU liberal partners should not cooperate with representatives of the Georgian Dream party. This is a strong signal that the European liberals will no longer tolerate Georgia’s democratic backsliding and expect the country to return to its European path.