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The content of the resolution "Media Freedom in Georgia, in particular the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli", which the European Parliament is voting on today, is now known

The content of the resolution "Media Freedom in Georgia, in particular the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli", which the European Parliament is voting on today, is now known
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The content of the resolution "Media Freedom in Georgia, in particular the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli", which the European Parliament is voting on today, is now known.

The resolution was authored by 63 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from five political groups of the European Parliament: the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), Renew Europe, and the Greens.

According to the resolution, the European Parliament:

Demands the immediate and unconditional release of Mzia Amaghlobeli and the dropping of all charges against her. It also condemns her politically motivated arrest and criminal prosecution;

Strongly condemns the systemic attacks by the ruling Georgian Dream regime on democratic institutions, political opposition, independent media, civil society, and judicial independence;

Expresses deep concern over the arbitrary detention, harassment, and violence against journalists in Georgia, including smear campaigns, legal harassment, mistreatment in custody, and gender-based violence; it calls for an independent investigation and urges the authorities to immediately stop intimidation and ensure the safety and freedom of journalists;

Calls on the Georgian authorities to immediately release all political prisoners and other unlawfully detained individuals, including activist Mate Devadze, opposition leaders Zurab Japaridze, Nika Melia, and Nika Gvaramia, as well as former President Mikheil Saakashvili. It also condemns the violent abduction of the husband of United National Movement chairwoman Tina Bokuchava and expresses concern over reports of threats to the safety of their children;

Calls for the immediate repeal of all repressive legislation, the restoration of democracy, and the full protection of media freedom and civil liberties;

Urges the European Union to increase its support for independent media and civil society in Georgia following the enactment of the “foreign agents” law (FARA), and to monitor ongoing judicial proceedings;

Regrets the continued inaction by the Council, the Member States, and the Commission, and once again calls on the Member States to impose bilateral sanctions against the leaders and high-ranking officials of Georgian Dream responsible for democratic backsliding;

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, President Zurabishvili, and the self-declared authorities of Georgia.

The content of the resolution "Media Freedom in Georgia, in particular the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli", which the European Parliament is voting on today, is now known

The content of the resolution "Media Freedom in Georgia, in particular the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli", which the European Parliament is voting on today, is now known.

The resolution was authored by 63 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from five political groups of the European Parliament: the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), Renew Europe, and the Greens.

According to the resolution, the European Parliament:

Demands the immediate and unconditional release of Mzia Amaghlobeli and the dropping of all charges against her. It also condemns her politically motivated arrest and criminal prosecution;

Strongly condemns the systemic attacks by the ruling Georgian Dream regime on democratic institutions, political opposition, independent media, civil society, and judicial independence;

Expresses deep concern over the arbitrary detention, harassment, and violence against journalists in Georgia, including smear campaigns, legal harassment, mistreatment in custody, and gender-based violence; it calls for an independent investigation and urges the authorities to immediately stop intimidation and ensure the safety and freedom of journalists;

Calls on the Georgian authorities to immediately release all political prisoners and other unlawfully detained individuals, including activist Mate Devadze, opposition leaders Zurab Japaridze, Nika Melia, and Nika Gvaramia, as well as former President Mikheil Saakashvili. It also condemns the violent abduction of the husband of United National Movement chairwoman Tina Bokuchava and expresses concern over reports of threats to the safety of their children;

Calls for the immediate repeal of all repressive legislation, the restoration of democracy, and the full protection of media freedom and civil liberties;

Urges the European Union to increase its support for independent media and civil society in Georgia following the enactment of the “foreign agents” law (FARA), and to monitor ongoing judicial proceedings;

Regrets the continued inaction by the Council, the Member States, and the Commission, and once again calls on the Member States to impose bilateral sanctions against the leaders and high-ranking officials of Georgian Dream responsible for democratic backsliding;

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, President Zurabishvili, and the self-declared authorities of Georgia.

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