AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Accession: The European Commission’s new report says Georgia’s membership process is de facto suspended, citing democratic backsliding, rule-of-law concerns and growing pressure on civil society. It says Tbilisi has made no progress on key recommendations. Brussels Response: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said all options remain on the table and member states will discuss Georgia in January, pledging a clear signal to the government while supporting Georgians’ EU aspirations. Government’s Position: Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze defended the ruling party’s ban on opposition groups in a Euronews interview, but offered no clear route out of the accession deadlock. He also said Armenia’s EU path depends on Georgia’s progress. Regional Cooperation: Georgia’s Cabinet approved a draft clean-energy partnership with Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Türkiye to develop cross-border electricity links and infrastructure. Press Freedom: Reporters Without Borders named Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili a “press freedom predator,” adding to scrutiny of the country’s political climate.
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