**EU Commissioner Slams Georgia’s Democratic Backslide**
The European Union’s top official on enlargement, Marta Kos, has sharply criticized the Georgian government for its treatment of opposition voices. In a series of posts on her social media account X, Commissioner Kos expressed her deep concern about the erosion of democratic foundations in the country.
“Georgia’s democratic foundations are being eroded by the day,” she wrote, highlighting the recent arrests of journalists and activists. “I stand with those fighting for a free and pluralistic Georgia society.” The EU official emphasized that it is essential to release all individuals who have been detained unjustly.
Kos’s comments come at a time when Georgia has faced growing criticism from international organizations and human rights groups over its treatment of opposition figures, journalists, and activists. Her statement suggests that the EU may take a more critical stance towards Tbilisi’s democratic record in the future.
**Implications for Georgia’s Relations with Europe**
The Commissioner’s intervention is likely to have significant implications for Georgia’s relations with Europe. The country has been seeking closer ties with the EU and NATO, but its democratic backslide and human rights abuses may undermine these efforts. By speaking out against the arrests of opposition voices, Commissioner Kos sends a clear message that the EU will not tolerate erosion of democratic values in candidate countries.
Georgia’s government faces mounting pressure from international bodies to release detained journalists and activists. The country must take concrete steps to demonstrate its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law if it hopes to strengthen its ties with Europe.
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