The report by the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Interference and Disinformation has made several key points regarding the situation in Georgia:
1. **Concerns about the government’s response to protests**: The committee expresses concern about the use of force against peaceful protesters, political opponents, and media representatives.
2. **Call for new parliamentary elections**: It recommends that only new parliamentary elections can resolve the “political and constitutional crisis” in Georgia.
3. **Non-recognition of the current parliament**: The report does not recognize the Georgian Dream government’s parliament as legitimate, calling it a “self-proclaimed” regime.
4. **Criticism of restrictive laws**: It condemns the adoption of Russian-style legislation aimed at suppressing civil society and restricting freedoms.
5. **Recommendations for EU action**: The committee urges the EU to introduce personal sanctions against key Georgian Dream leaders and officials responsible for democratic backsliding, electoral fraud, human rights violations, and persecution of political opponents and activists.
6. **Call for a reassessment of EU policy toward Georgia**: It suggests a conditional suspension of economic cooperation and privileges under the EU-Georgia Association Agreement.
7. **Concerns about Georgia’s alignment on foreign policy matters**: The report expresses deep concerns about Georgia’s collaboration with Russia, promotion of Russian disinformation, and lack of progress in implementing EU recommendations.
8. **Suspension of EUR 30 million support from European Peace Facility**: It notes that the EUR 30 million support was suspended in 2024 due to democratic backsliding in Georgia and no support is planned for 2025.
Overall, the report emphasizes the need for a reassessment of EU policy toward Georgia, stronger action against human rights violations, and more effective measures to promote democracy and the rule of law in the country.
