**EU Leaders Criticize Georgian Dream’s Latest Move**
The European Union has criticized the Georgian government’s latest move to amend laws related to protests, crimes, and media. The changes have been made by the ruling party Georgian Dream.
According to a joint statement by EU leaders Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos, the amendments will hurt Georgia’s democratic development. They say it will limit people’s rights to free speech, assembly, and media freedom.
The EU leaders also criticized the government for using violence and intimidation against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition politicians. They mentioned a journalist named Mzia Amaghlobeli who is currently on hunger strike in jail. They called for her release and the release of all unjustly detained people.
**What’s Next?**
EU leaders asked the Georgian government to stop its actions and await an opinion from the OSCE/ODIHR, which is a human rights organization. They also suggested that the government should have a dialogue with opposition forces and civil society representatives.
The EU remains committed to supporting Georgia’s democratic development and future in Europe.
