The Estonian Parliament adopted a statement condemning the actions of the Georgian government and the parliamentary majority regarding the adoption of the law "On transparency of foreign influence" and the "abandonment of European values"

The Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) received a statement condemning the actions of the Government of Georgia and the parliamentary majority regarding the adoption of the law "On the transparency of foreign influence" and the abandonment of European values, - this was stated in the press release published on the website of the Parliament of Estonia.

According to the information, 57 members of the Riigikogu supported the adoption of the statement submitted by 44 members of the Riigikogu: "On the crisis of democracy in Georgia" and 13 went against it.

It is mentioned in the statement that despite the wide protest, calls from the European Union and Georgia's allies, and the veto of the President of Georgia, on May 28, the Parliament of Georgia, with the support of the ruling party "Georgian Dream", adopted the law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence", which is inspired by the so-called law of the Russian Federation. With the "Foreign Agents" law, which the Putin regime uses to repress civil society, media and political opposition.

The statement also mentions that the European Union, the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe and the civil society of Georgia have declared the law contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as it violates the principles of rule of law, legality and proportionality.

Riigikogu condemns the action of the Georgian government and the parliamentary majority regarding the adoption of the law "On transparency of foreign influence" and the abandonment of European values, and calls on the parliament and government of Georgia to immediately cancel the law "On transparency of foreign influence".

The Estonian Parliament also calls on the Government of Georgia to stop violence against demonstrators, civil society and opposition politicians, to carry out legal investigations against the authorities and those who used violence against peaceful protesters, to keep their promise to promote the rule of law and human rights, and to implement those reforms. , which is demanded by the absolute majority of Georgian citizens and which is a prerequisite for joining the European Union.

The draft statement also notes that until the Georgian government and parliament begin to resolve the democratic crisis through the protection of the rule of law and civil rights, return to the program of reforms and democratization agreed with the European Union, and repeal the law on transparency of foreign influence, Riigikogu considers it necessary for Estonia to Block all further processes related to Georgia's accession to the European Union, freeze development cooperation with Georgian state agencies, and use the allocated funds to support Georgian civil society.

Riigikogu also believes that it is necessary to propose to the Council of the European Union the imposition of sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, members of the Georgian government, leaders and leadership of the Georgian Parliament, the parliamentary group of the Georgian Dream party, including a ban on entry into the European Union. If this proposal is not supported, the Riigikogu wants Estonia to impose sanctions by the Republic's government, including a ban on entry into the Republic of Estonia, against the individuals in question.

The Parliament of Estonia also wants Estonia to propose to the Council of the European Union to impose sanctions against representatives of Georgian security forces and law enforcement agencies, who participated in violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations of Georgian citizens, repression of Georgian opposition and civil society. If this proposal is not supported, the Riigikogu wants the Republic of Estonia to impose sanctions against these individuals.

Riigikogu also considers it necessary for Estonia to support the freezing of the visa-free regime between Georgia and the EU in the Council of the European Union until the law "On transparency of foreign influence" is repealed.

"Riigikogu expresses respect for the brave Georgian people who support Georgia's democratic and pro-European future," the statement said.