The majority of the European Parliament adopted another resolution on Georgia. MEPs called for new elections to the Georgian parliament, as well as the introduction of sanctions against representatives of the country’s leaders.
The resolution was supported by 444 members of the European Parliament, 72 were against and another 82 abstained.
The European Parliament believes that the voting process should be carried out in an improved electoral environment, under close international supervision.
MPs called on the European Union to introduce restrictions against the prime minister. Irakli KobakhidzeMayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladzefounder of the ruling Georgian Dream Bidzina Ivanishvili.
MEPs threaten Tbilisi that the continuation of the “anti-European policy” will make Georgia’s path to the European Union impossible.
On November 25, the left faction of the European Parliament published a draft resolution calling on all parties in Georgia to recognize the October 26 elections and overcome the polarization of society. The draft also contains a call to the EU on the need to resume a focused dialogue with Georgia on European integration and maintaining a visa-free regime.
The left, furthermore, does not approve of the European Council’s decision to suspend financial aid to Georgia.
The faction also drew attention to the OSCE/ODIHR report, which stated that “the general legal framework in Georgia provides an adequate basis for holding democratic elections,” that voters were offered a wide variety of options, and that The parties were free to carry out their campaigns.
The left faction in the European Parliament also called on Georgia and Russia to continue peaceful dialogue.
Despite Brussels’ position, the Georgian authorities affirm that they will follow the European course. Integration with the EU and NATO remains one of Georgia’s top priorities, the country’s Foreign Minister said. Maka Bochorishvili November 26 at a parliamentary meeting.
“In accordance with Article 78 of the Georgian Constitution, Georgia continues its irreversible path of Euro-Atlantic integration. Consequently, relations with NATO and the European Union will be an important priority.” – said Bochorishvili.
