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Lithuanian MEP Urges Action to Support Georgian Democracy
Lithuanian MEP Rasa Jukneviciene has called President Salome Zurabishvili the "only legitimately elected leader of Georgia" in a post on the social platform X, emphasizing the need for urgent international action to address the country's democratic challenges.
"This coalition of MPs and experts from Europe and the US is united to help Georgians reclaim their democratic voice and European path. Time to act is now! President Salome Zurabishvili is the only legitimately elected leader of Georgia. Experts have noted that there is a serious risk: the president controlled by oligarchs could impose martial law, arrest and suppress people. Urgent international action is needed before December 29 to support Georgians against the creeping dictatorship," she wrote.
Jukneviciene outlined steps the EU should take, including rejecting the results of the October parliamentary elections, declaring the parliament illegitimate, and recognizing Zurabishvili's legitimacy until new elections can be held. "Pushing for free, fair and credible elections, sanctioning Bidzina Ivanishvili and those who are destroying democracy; organize visits by state leaders to Georgia to push for new elections. Georgians are rising, and the regime is weak," she added.
Germany Suspends Euro237 Million in Projects with Georgia
Germany has suspended development projects in Georgia valued at Euro237 million, according to a statement by Peter Fischer, the German ambassador to Georgia.
In a social media post, Fischer outlined the projects affected, including green hydrogen initiatives, energy infrastructure, and water infrastructure financing in Batumi. He attributed the decision to Georgia's departure from the EU path and harsh measures taken against protests.
"Germany has, with regret, suspended projects worth Euro237 million with Georgia," Fischer stated. "We stopped the financing of green hydrogen, energy grid, water infrastructure in Batumi. Support for civil society and rule of law stays."
Latvian President Calls for Dialogue to Ensure Georgia's European Path
President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevics, has expressed his support for dialogue between political forces in Georgia to secure the country's European path.
Rinkevics shared his thoughts following a phone call with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili regarding the ongoing situation in Georgia. He emphasized the importance of resolving the current crisis through political dialogue and condemned the threats made against President Zurabishvili.
"I support the proposal to launch a dialogue between political forces to ensure the European path of Georgia and the resolution of the current crisis. Threats expressed against the President are unacceptable," Rinkevics stated.
Estonian Foreign Minister Calls for Accountability Following OSCE/ODIHR Report on Georgia's Elections
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, has called for accountability following the release of the OSCE/ODIHR report, which confirmed serious violations during the recent elections in Georgia.
Tsahkna highlighted that the report points to significant flaws in the election process, urging Georgian authorities to address the recommendations made by the OSCE/ODIHR. He also emphasized that those responsible for human rights violations must be held accountable.
"I also emphasize that threatening statements from the Georgian authorities are not acceptable," Tsahkna wrote on social media.
