The suspension of visas could be extended to the entire population if the problems are not resolved by the authorities, - this is stated in the letter sent by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Georgian opposition politicians.

Specifically, the letter from the opposition politicians - Zurab "Girchi" Japaridze, Elene Khoshtaria, Nika Gvaramia, Nika Melia, Levan Khabeishvili, Giorgi Vashadze, Irakli Okruashvili, and Givi Targamadze - was sent from prison on September 22, 2025.

Ursula von der Leyen's response to the opposition letter is dated February 25.

"EU will continue all efforts towards a democratic,stable, and European future for the Georgian people. We will continue to urge all politicalactors in Georgia to work towards this objective. Concerning the recent negative developments in Georgia, the EU has reacted firmly,calling on the Georgian authorities to release all journalists, activists, and those unjustlydetained," - the letter states.

The letter also notes that, according to the Commission's proposal, the Council has partially suspended the visa facilitation regime with Georgia.

"According to the new rules, in the first phase, thevisa suspension would target holders of diplomatic, service, and official passports issuedby the Georgian authorities, ensuring a uniform application of the suspension in allMember States. In the second stage, the suspension could be extended to the entirepopulation if issues are not addressed by the Georgian authorities," - the letter states.

Ursula von der Leyen writes that EU member states will consider further measures regarding Georgia.

"Member States have been discussing potential further measures in Georgia.While no consensus on sanctions has been reached by Member States, discussionscontinue regarding holding those responsible for democratic backsliding and humanrights abuses accountable. All decisions on EU sanctions are taken unanimously byMember States in the Council," - writes the President of the European Commission.