MEP Cramon Positively Assesses Ruling Party’s Proposal for Fulfilling EU Conditions
By Natalia Kochiashvili
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Member of the European Parliament, Viola von Cramon welcomed and positively assessed the ruling Georgian Dream party’s proposal for fulfilling the 12-point conditions outlined by the European Union for granting the country the membership candidate status this year.
MEP called on the ruling party to be inclusive and on domestic opposition to be a part of the proposal and work against the polarization of the domestic political environment, which is one of the priorities of the EU conditions.
“I understand that the opposition would rather stick to the Charles Michel Agreement, but nevertheless I think it's important to consider if the ruling party offers something.”
Von Cramon stressed the responsibility of the ruling party, saying they have to reach out to the opposition; make sure there’s a place for the opposition.
“There should be a broader circle of MPs who are working on that agenda. But nevertheless, the opposition must be ready to take up. Hopefully, they would like to be part of this,” she added.
MEP also stated that she can not support the idea of a “technical interim government of national accord,” raised by the opposition for the implementation of the EU conditions, by noting an elected Government was already in place.
“Georgia has a government and people-elected parliament. There were violations, but overall, international organizations said there was a democratic process. Therefore, I can not support the idea of forming a technical government. I want to see the readiness of political parties to take the necessary measures for depolarization.”
The Political Council of the ruling Georgian Dream party discussed the matter of fulfilling the conditions last Friday. The party offered a moratorium to the opposition, NGOs, and media to reduce political polarization. As Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze stated, a polarization monitoring group will be established on the basis of the Parliament of Georgia. According to him, the ruling party will ensure the implementation of the 12 points established by the EU at the right time and in due quality in accordance with the plan, which he presented that day.
