European Commission warns Georgia of potential fallout from authorities’ decisions
Photo: Ursula von der Leyen (Getty Images)
Visa-free travel to the EU could be suspended for all Georgian citizens if the country's authorities do not resolve the situation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned about this in a response letter to opposition politicians, the letter was published by the Georgian media outlet Euroscope.
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Eight opposition politicians in Georgia sent an official letter to the European Commission on September 22, 2025, expressing concern about the state of democracy and the country’s political direction.
The European Commission President responded that the suspension of visa-free travel could affect not only officials but also ordinary citizens if "the country’s leadership does not resolve the issues."
She also noted that the EU has "reacted firmly" to the events in Georgia and called on the government to:
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Release journalists;
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Release activists;
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Release individuals who were unjustly detained.
Von der Leyen assured that the European Union would make every effort to ensure a "democratic, stable, and European future for the Georgian people."
She urged all politicians in the country to work toward achieving this goal.
Georgia’s relations with the EU sharply deteriorated after the ruling Georgian Dream party pursued closer ties with Russia.
The country passed a law on "foreign agents," modeled after the Russian version. Organizations receiving funding from abroad are required to register as foreign agents. The party is also assisting Russia in circumventing sanctions related to its war against Ukraine.
