The independent observers did not declare the elections free and fair - it is important to closely monitor the events related to the investigation, - said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Josep Borrell.

He spoke about the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia and noted that an investigation is needed to find out what happened, the extent of the violations and how it affected the results.

"Georgia held parliamentary elections, which were marked by serious violations. This needs to be transparently and independently investigated and clarified. I will not begin to discuss these violations one by one, but there are many of them. Some of them are very sad.

It is important to note that the independent observers did not declare the elections free and fair, on the contrary. So we are in a space that needs to be investigated to find out what happened, the extent of the violations and how it affected the results.

This reinforces the trend we have seen from Georgian officials in recent months - the country's distance from the EU, its values ​​and principles.

Our report comes out with a clear path proposal for re-engagement. If there is a political will for this among the leaders of Georgia - we offer a clear path for re-engagement on the road to the European Union.

Invoking the "Foreign Influence" law, which has a bad impact on civil society and media organizations, and the so-called Invoking the "Family Values" Act, as discrimination is not a value in our EU family. This will be the first signs of concrete commitment from the leaders of Georgia.

It is very important to closely monitor the events that will develop in the next days, which are related to the investigation and explanations of the violations that the election monitoring groups have noted," Borrell said.