Georgian opposition urges EU to impose sanctions and support free elections to counter autocratic rule.
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A delegation of Georgian democratic forces visited Brussels to seek EU coordination to help Georgia return to the path of EU accession, which was disrupted by the autocratic drift of the ruling party, Georgian Dream. Speaking to Marika Mikiashvili, a member of the delegation, the article highlights that the Georgian people are demonstrating strong, sustained pro-European resistance. The delegation requests the EU to strengthen its non-involvement policy towards Georgian Dream, support free and fair parliamentary elections, and demand the immediate release of all political prisoners. They argue that the EU needs a clear, coherent strategy for Georgia, and that sanctions could be a necessary option if the veto power in the Council remains a barrier. The text suggests that sanctions could destabilize the ruling party because its current stability and economic benefits are tied to its pro-European image. Ultimately, the opposition believes that the only peaceful solution is preparing for new parliamentary elections.
