European Commission Spokesperson: We see a deterioration of human rights in Georgia after the elections – The Government’s current course threatens the European path – We continue to stand by the Georgian people
The current course of the Georgian government threatens Georgia’s European path, prompting a strong response from the European Union, European Commission spokesperson for external affairs and security Anita Hipper stated in Brussels to a special correspondent of InterpressNews.
According to Hipper, the political crisis in Georgia has deepened, especially following the October 26 parliamentary elections.
"Georgia is sinking into a deep political crisis, and we are witnessing a deterioration of human rights since the parliamentary elections on October 26. The Georgian government’s current course poses a threat to Georgia’s European path. As a result, the European Union has reacted strongly. We have reduced political contacts and frozen financial assistance.
This funding has been redirected to support civil society, and we have also taken measures regarding diplomatic visas. We continue to monitor the situation in Georgia to remain engaged and stand by the Georgian people," the European Commission spokesperson stated.
