EU highlights need for further inclusive reforms in Georgia

The European Union (EU) has highlighted some progress in Association Agreement implementation and the need for further inclusive reforms in Georgia.

The report was published on the website of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Press Team.

Ahead of the next EU-Georgia Association Council on September 6, 2022, the EU published its annual Association Implementation Report on Georgia.

“However, we have seen setbacks in the key areas of rule of law, governance and human rights. As Georgia embarks on the new phase of its relations with the EU, with its European perspective, Georgia needs to take a responsible and conscientious approach that matches its stated objectives and its citizens’ aspirations”, said EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell.

“Following the decision by the European Council to grant Georgia EU membership perspective and its readiness to grant candidate status once the priorities identified in the Commission Opinion are addressed, the ball is now in Georgia’s court,” Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, said.

He added that a serious commitment to democratic consolidation, judicial reforms, strengthening the rule of law as well as fighting against corruption and organised crime will be key.