The News in Brief
Monday, April 22, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
European Council President Voices Concerns About 'Russian Law' Impact on EU Integration
President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed concern over a draft law being voted on in the Georgian parliament, stating that it does not bring Georgia closer to the European Union, but rather has the opposite effect. He emphasized his disappointment with the government's decision in an interview with Euronews.
Michel emphasized that the EU enlargement process is merit-based and requires candidate countries to adhere to fundamental common principles and values. He noted that enacting legislation contrary to these principles and values would have repercussions on the accession process.
"The enlargement process is based on merit and assumes that candidate countries wishing to join the EU respect fundamental common principles and values."
"If they vote for bills that are not in line with these principles and values, this will affect the process," said Michel.
Parties' Joint Pledge: No More Confrontations with Masked Special Forces in Peaceful Demonstrations
Seven political parties have jointly issued a statement appealing to the citizens of Georgia. They pledge that after the end of Ivanishvili's rule and the establishment of a coalition European government, citizens will no longer encounter masked special forces illegally restricting their fundamental constitutional rights during peaceful assemblies or demonstrations.
"We appeal to the citizens of Georgia and pledge that after the end of Ivanishvili's authoritarian rule and the formation of a coalition European government, you will never again have to come into contact with masked special forces who will illegally limit your fundamental constitutional rights during a peaceful assembly or demonstration.
"We continue to resist and fight against the Russian law and the Russian government until the final victory of our people.
No to the Russian law! No to the Russian government!," the statement said, signed by the following parties: Ahali, Girchi More-Freedom, Droa, United National Movement, Lelo for Georgia, Republican Party, Strategy Aghmashenebli.
European Council President Voices Concerns About 'Russian Law' Impact on EU Integration
Michel emphasized that the EU enlargement process is merit-based and requires candidate countries to adhere to fundamental common principles and values. He noted that enacting legislation contrary to these principles and values would have repercussions on the accession process.
"The enlargement process is based on merit and assumes that candidate countries wishing to join the EU respect fundamental common principles and values."
"If they vote for bills that are not in line with these principles and values, this will affect the process," said Michel.
Parties' Joint Pledge: No More Confrontations with Masked Special Forces in Peaceful Demonstrations
"We appeal to the citizens of Georgia and pledge that after the end of Ivanishvili's authoritarian rule and the formation of a coalition European government, you will never again have to come into contact with masked special forces who will illegally limit your fundamental constitutional rights during a peaceful assembly or demonstration.
"We continue to resist and fight against the Russian law and the Russian government until the final victory of our people.
No to the Russian law! No to the Russian government!," the statement said, signed by the following parties: Ahali, Girchi More-Freedom, Droa, United National Movement, Lelo for Georgia, Republican Party, Strategy Aghmashenebli.