Georgia is violating its international obligations and, unfortunately for us, is increasingly moving away from its European aspirations, - reads a statement issued by the German Embassy in Georgia.

The embassy's statement also cites the statement made by the German side at the UN Human Rights Council session on January 26, where Germany addresses Georgia with recommendations. In particular, Germany recommends that Georgia repeal or amend a number of laws.

“Membership in an international organization carries with it obligations. The UN Human Rights Council carries out a review procedure – the so-called Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – which all member states must undergo periodically. This procedure is based on the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights conventions and, where applicable, international humanitarian law.

Georgia has recently been reviewed. Germany has made a statement regarding the rapid deterioration of the human rights situation in Georgia. Georgia is violating its international obligations and, unfortunately for us, is moving further and further away from its European aspirations.

Geneva, 26 January 2026:

Germany is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation [in Georgia], including serious restrictions on freedom of assembly, association and expression, including repressive legislation and the abuse of administrative and criminal proceedings.

Germany expresses its concern that there is no accountability for violent attacks on demonstrators and journalists.

Germany recommends that Georgia: investigate reports of excessive use of force against demonstrators, including torture and ill-treatment by the police, and ensure access to justice, compensation and rehabilitation for victims;

Remove obstacles to civil society activities, including by repealing or amending the so-called “Foreign Influence Transparency Law”, the “Foreign Agents Registration Law” and amendments to the “Grants” Law;

Review the amendments to the Law on Assemblies and Demonstrations, the Administrative Offences and the Criminal Codes, which currently restrict freedom of assembly, in order to bring them into line with international law, the recommendations of the Venice Commission and the EU Enlargement Report 2025;

Repeal or fundamentally amend the amendments to the Law on Broadcasting and the Law on Freedom of Speech and Expression," the German Embassy in Georgia says in the statement.