EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
Georgia: EU High Representative Borrell asks for transparent inquiry of elections
"The Central Election Commission of Georgia and relevant authorities must investigate irregularities, pressure and intimidation on voters impacting public trust…
Parliamentary elections in Georgia: Statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
"We call on the Central Election Commission of Georgia and other relevant authorities to fulfil their duty to swiftly, transparently…
Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections: IRI Preliminary Statement
The International Republican Institute’s (IRI) International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) today released its preliminary statement on Georgia’s parliamentary elections, which…
MEPs: Georgian elections raise further concerns about democratic backsliding
European Parliament’s election observers talk about “the climate of hatred and intimidation”, describing the atmosphere on the election day.
CER Insight: Are Georgia and Moldova Putin’s next dominoes?
Georgia and Moldova are EU candidate countries facing elections this month. Both risk coming under increased Russian influence, but for…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 14 October 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.…
EU-ISS on Georgia: Frontline in the fight for democracy
Georgia is on a knife edge. On 26 October, crucial parliamentary elections will decide the country’s political future. Either it…
Background on the EU General Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 15 October 2024
EU Ministers are preparing the European Council on 17-18 October 2024. They are set to approve a declaration on fostering Jewish…
EU Parliament says Georgia’s democracy is at risk
Strasbourg, 9 October 2024 Repressive laws are stifling media, civil society and the LGBTQ+ community ...
EP Think Tank: Outlook for the European Council meeting on 17-18 October 2024
The provisional agenda for the 17-18 October European Council meeting has three main topics. Read the analysis by the EU…
Georgia: EEAS statement on legislation on “family values and protection of minors”
The EU regrets that legislation with important repercussions on the EU integration path has been passed without due public consultations…
Conclusions and appointments of the European Council on 27 June 2024
EU leaders have agreed on appointments and nominations for the EU's top jobs and adopted the strategic agenda for 2024-2029,…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 24 June 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.…
8th joint meeting of the EU-Georgia Domestic Advisory Groups
17/06/2024 Brussels, Belgium Georgia Representatives of the European and Georgian Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs), set...
U.S. NIST: Research finds dolphins with elevated mercury levels
Dolphins are considered a “sentinel species” for oceans and human health because, like us, they are high up in the…
Georgia: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the transparency of foreign influence law
The EU deeply regrets that the Georgian Parliament decided to override the President's veto on the law on transparency of…
Georgia: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation
Financial inflows triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine continue to moderate but remain above pre-war levels, supporting a positive outlook.…
MEPs urge Georgian authorities to withdraw the “foreign agent law”
The law will cause rifts within Georgia and further harm the country’s international standing and its European future, warn leading…
Georgia: EU Commission and EEAS comment on “transparency of foreign influence” law
"The EU stands with the Georgian people and their choice in favour of democracy and of Georgia's European future. The…
European statements on the anti-European moves of the Georgian government
Over the past weeks, tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets across the country to raise their…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 22 April 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine in a joint session gathering both EU Ministers…
“Transparency of Foreign Influence” law in Georgia: MEPs and EEAS are deeply concerned
The law is "an attack on independent media and civil society organisations. It is incompatible with EU values and democratic…
Georgia: EEAS Spokesperson on the developments around judicial reform
A comprehensive reform of the judiciary, including a reform of the High Council of Justice, in line with the findings…
US: EEAS Spokesperson on the execution in Georgia
The European Union deeply regrets the execution of Willie James Pye in the State of Georgia on Wednesday. We deplore…
Joint press statement following the 8th Association Council meeting between the EU and Georgia
The Association Council welcomed the historic decision of the European Council to grant Georgia the status of candidate country on…
Georgia: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell after the Association Council
We are fully committed to your sovereignty and territorial integrity. We have a Special Representative for the region [Toivo Klaar, EUSR…
Georgia: France on the transfer of land from Abkhazia
France reaffirms its total support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Any decision undermining Georgia’s…
EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council has approved conclusions on enlargement for the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye and – for the first…
Online fraud with cryptocurrencies: Eurojust and Europol actions across Europe
At the request of the Swiss authorities, Eurojust has coordinated several actions against an online fraud network in EU Member…
Kirbali: EEAS Spokesperson on the killing and detention of Georgian citizens
The EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia confirms the shooting and killing of a Georgian citizen by the Russian Federation…
EUMM confirms shooting of Georgian citizen near the village of Kirbali
The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) confirms that an incident occurred at the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line, resulting…
French Government’s take on impeachment proceedings against Georgian President Zourabishvili
Coming at a crucial juncture for the country’s future, when unity and cohesion around European values must prevail, France expects…
EU High Representative Borrell: We want to see Georgia succeeding on its European path
"Last week, I visited Georgia for the first time as HR/VP to tell the Georgian leaders and citizens that Georgia belongs…
Georgia: Press remarks by EU High Representative Borrell upon arrival
"This is a crucial time for your future because in a few weeks, the European Union will consider next steps…
EU HRVP Josep Borrell travels to Georgia
During the visit, the High Representative will be received by Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, on Friday afternoon. The HR/VP…
France reaffirms its commitment to Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
As was stated by Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna, fifteen years after Russia’s aggression against Georgia, France…
EU HRVP on the 15th anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Georgia
We condemn Russia’s continued military presence in Abkhazia and South Ossetia in violation of international law and commitments undertaken by…
EU Council extends the mandates of the EU Special Representatives for Kosovo* and other three territories
Currently, ten EUSRs support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep…
NATO defence educators meet to boost interoperability with partner armed forces
Representatives from across the Alliance emphasised further the unique and critical role that professional military education has in strengthening the…
Charles Michel: Press release on Georgia
The Georgian Parliament’s decision to not pass the deoligarchisation law in the 3rd reading is a positive step. A focus…
Georgian President Zourabichvili: We want to reunite with our European family
Brussels, 31 May 2023 On Wednesday afternoon, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili addressed the European Parliament...
Agenda of the European Political Community summit, 1 June 2023
Agenda highlights The second meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across...
Embargo infringement: EEAS reaction on flight resumption between Georgia and Russia
Brussels, 16.05.2023 Remarks by the Spokesperson of HRVP on the resumption of Georgia – Russia...
European Peace Facility: EU Council endorses defence support for Moldova and Georgia
Brussels, 4 May 2023 Today the Council adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace...
Just satisfaction: ECHR Grand Chamber judgment on Russia’s obligations in the case of Georgia
28.4.2023 In today’s Grand Chamber judgment1 in the case of Georgia v. Russia (II) (application no. 38263/08)...
Fraudulent online investment platform: Eurojust & Europol support five high-value arrests
13 April 2023 Eurojust and Europol have supported a new coordinated action against a fraudulent...
S&Ds deplore Georgian PM’s statement against the EU Parliament
Strasbourg, 14 March 2023 The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament reject the false...
Georgia: French Foreign minister Colonna meets with President Zourabichvili
Paris, 13 March 2023 On March 13, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna...
EEAS: Georgian “foreign influence” law incompatible with EU values and standards
Brussels, 7 March 2023 Statement by the High Representative on the adoption of the “foreign...