The European Council Summit announced a de facto halt to Georgia's accession to the EU
Date: 2024-10-18 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WORLD
The European Council Summit announced a de facto halt to Georgia's accession to the European Union. This is stated in a document published on the website of the European Council.
It is noted that the European Council reaffirms the EU's readiness to support the Georgian people on their European path. At the same time, they once again expressed their "serious concerns" about the course of action of the Georgian government, which contradicts the values and principles on which the European Union is based.
"The European Council recalls that such a course jeopardizes Georgia's European path and de facto halts the EU accession process. It calls on Georgia to carry out democratic, comprehensive and sustainable reforms in line with the fundamental principles of European integration. The European Council will continue to closely monitor the developments in the situation," the document says.
In addition, the European Council expects the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia to be free and fair, and to be held in line with international standards and with unimpeded access for international and national election observers.
"The European Council reaffirms the European Union's unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. It underlines the European Union's continued commitment to a peaceful settlement of the conflict and its policy of non-recognition and engagement," the document adds.
