EU Heads Threaten Russian Neighbor
France, Germany, and Poland have called for alterations to the current policies implemented by the Georgian government. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Georgia must “repeal recent legislation” if it wants the backing of France, Germany, and Poland for its bloc membership.
The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland have stated their opposition to Georgia’s accession to the EU unless the country repeals recent legislation that contradicts “European values and principles.”
For the former Soviet state to join the bloc, it must demonstrate a commitment to reform “by repealing recent legislation that runs counter to European values and principles,” according to a joint statement released by French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday.
The three leaders expressed that they were “deeply concerned” about alleged “numerous irregularities and voter intimidation” during last month’s parliamentary elections in Georgia and called for an investigation. The statement was issued on behalf of the Weimar Triangle, a regional grouping consisting of the three EU member states.
Washington has issued similar warnings, stating that there will be “consequences” for Tbilisi unless it makes necessary changes, including “withdrawing and repealing anti-democratic legislation,” U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller declared last week.
In the recent elections held on October 26, the ruling Georgian Dream party secured a majority in the national parliament. However, opposition parties have rejected the results, and President Salome Zourabichvili claimed the government stole the victory, alleging that the election was a “Russian special operation.” She did not provide any evidence to support her claims when requested by Georgian prosecutors for an investigation.
Earlier this year, the Georgian parliament enacted two controversial reforms that have drawn condemnation from Western nations. One reform mandated that NGOs and media outlets disclose their foreign funding, while the other imposed restrictions on pro-LGBTQ “propaganda” and certain rights of sexual minorities. The government defended these measures by referencing the conservative values that are predominant among the population.
Moscow has denied any involvement in the Georgian election outcome. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated this week that “the Americans are just trying to ascribe to us something that they do themselves” regarding election interference. He claimed that Washington has created a narrative of “Russian election interference” to explain electoral outcomes that do not align with U.S. preferences.
Alejandro Jose Martinez contributed to this report for TROIB News
The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland have stated their opposition to Georgia’s accession to the EU unless the country repeals recent legislation that contradicts “European values and principles.”
For the former Soviet state to join the bloc, it must demonstrate a commitment to reform “by repealing recent legislation that runs counter to European values and principles,” according to a joint statement released by French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday.
The three leaders expressed that they were “deeply concerned” about alleged “numerous irregularities and voter intimidation” during last month’s parliamentary elections in Georgia and called for an investigation. The statement was issued on behalf of the Weimar Triangle, a regional grouping consisting of the three EU member states.
Washington has issued similar warnings, stating that there will be “consequences” for Tbilisi unless it makes necessary changes, including “withdrawing and repealing anti-democratic legislation,” U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller declared last week.
In the recent elections held on October 26, the ruling Georgian Dream party secured a majority in the national parliament. However, opposition parties have rejected the results, and President Salome Zourabichvili claimed the government stole the victory, alleging that the election was a “Russian special operation.” She did not provide any evidence to support her claims when requested by Georgian prosecutors for an investigation.
Earlier this year, the Georgian parliament enacted two controversial reforms that have drawn condemnation from Western nations. One reform mandated that NGOs and media outlets disclose their foreign funding, while the other imposed restrictions on pro-LGBTQ “propaganda” and certain rights of sexual minorities. The government defended these measures by referencing the conservative values that are predominant among the population.
Moscow has denied any involvement in the Georgian election outcome. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated this week that “the Americans are just trying to ascribe to us something that they do themselves” regarding election interference. He claimed that Washington has created a narrative of “Russian election interference” to explain electoral outcomes that do not align with U.S. preferences.
Alejandro Jose Martinez contributed to this report for TROIB News
