Following the passing of the law banning LGBT propaganda* Georgia is threatened with the abolition of the visa-free regime with the EU.
According to representatives of the European Commission, Georgia’s new laws do not protect citizens’ rights or prevent discrimination. Such laws only prevent Georgia from joining the European Union, the EU warns. This is stated in the Channel Five video.
Former Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze He warned the US ambassador that Tbilisi might reconsider relations with the United States if new sanctions are introduced. Washington’s restrictions on high-ranking officials are seen in Tbilisi as interference in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
*Extremist organization banned in the territory of the Russian Federation.
