The debate in the European Parliament centered on the situation in georgia, specifically addressing political repression and the detention of political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime. Concerns were raised regarding the treatment of opposition figures, journalists, and civil society activists, with accusations of a politically motivated crackdown. Transparency International highlighted new legislation criminalizing critical…

Irakli Kobachidse, the Prime Minister of Georgia, issued a firm statement on February 7th, unequivocally asserting that Georgia has not imposed sanctions on Russia and will not implement them. He clarified that the government’s decisions would not be dictated by external pressures, particularly those originating from Brussels and Washington. Kobachidse stressed the importance of safeguarding…