The European Parliament has adopted a resolution titled “Media Freedom in Georgia, in particular the case of Makzia Amaglobeili.” The resolution was supported by 324 MEPs, opposed by 25, and 87 abstained.

According to the resolution, the European Parliament:

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

Strongly condemns the Georgian Dream regime's systemic attacks 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, and mistreatment or gender-based violence during detention; demands independent investigations and calls on the authorities to immediately end 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 Devizde, 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 chairperson Tina Bokuchava and reports of threats made against her children’s safety;

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 adoption of the FARA law, and to monitor ongoing judicial proceedings;

Expresses regret over the continued inaction by the Council, Member States, and the Commission, and once again calls on Member States to impose bilateral sanctions on Georgian Dream leaders and high-ranking officials 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 Georgia's self-proclaimed authorities.”

Additionally, the European Parliament approved an amendment that added the following point to the resolution:

“Expresses concern over the recent wave of attacks on non-governmental organizations, whereby some government agencies, such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau, are requesting detailed financial, legal, and operational information covering the past year and a half within just three working days. Stresses that such a request is inherently unfeasible and creates a risk of disrupting the operations and activities of the targeted organizations.”