
Macron, Merz, and Tusk condemn Georgian government in Independence Day address
The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland condemned ‘all activities of the Georgian authorities resulting in the democratic backsliding.’
The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland condemned ‘all activities of the Georgian authorities resulting in the democratic backsliding.’
Georgia fell to 114th place in the world, while Armenia rose to 34th.
The move came despite the US having trade surpluses with all three countries.
It came after the body voted to accept the Georgian delegation’s credentials on the condition new parliamentary elections be announced.
People from Georgia’s Kakheti Region and war veterans are holding marches in protest against the ruling party's policies, both heading towards the parliament. The Kakheti group plans to stop en route at Orbeliani Palace, the residence of President Salome Zourabichvili. A group of Georgian veterans marches through Tbilisi towards the growing protest outside the Georgian parliament. 🔴 Live updates: https://t.co/nl22A1YQDN pic.twitter.com/mWPJhF9Gfg — OC Media (@OCMediaorg) December 22, 2024
According to the European Union, Georgia might be discussed by EU leaders today in Brussels. ‘In the light of specific events, EU leaders may address specific foreign policy issues, including developments in Georgia and Moldova’, their statement read. ‘EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the EU in the world, the Middle East, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues’. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has been invited to the meeting.