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The situation in Georgia and follow-up to Resolution 2585 (2025) “Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified credentials of the parliamentary delegation of Georgia”

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2025 - Second part-session

Summary

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has expressed serious concerns over democratic backsliding and social crisis in Georgia, urging the country to address deficiencies and uphold its membership commitments. Despite the ratification of their credentials, the Georgian delegation has resigned, halting dialogue and cooperation. Key issues identified include the release of political prisoners, repealing problematic amendments to the Electoral Code, ensuring genuinely democratic elections, and addressing freedom of assembly and expression. Reports of police brutality, intimidation, and media restrictions persist, worsening the situation. The Assembly regrets the lack of progress on prior resolutions, noting that continued deterioration undermines the ratification of future Georgian delegation credentials and calls for Georgia to fulfil its obligations and resume full cooperation with the Council of Europe.

Voting results

89 in favor 3 against 5 abstentions