Marta Kos: The process of Georgia’s accession to the European Union has been halted; the situation is deteriorating due to a sharp democratic backslide and the rapid erosion of the rule of law. The European path remains open, provided the government changes course!

"In Georgia, we are observing an erosion of the rule of law and a restriction of fundamental rights—the situation is deteriorating due to a sharp democratic backslide, the rapid erosion of the rule of law, and the curtailment of fundamental rights," Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, regarding Georgia, stated while presenting the 2026 enlargement package to the European Parliament.

Furthermore, the European Commissioner noted that Georgia’s EU accession process is de facto suspended; however, should the Georgian authorities change course, the path toward Europe remains open.

"In Georgia, we are observing an erosion of the rule of law and restrictions on fundamental rights. Georgia’s EU accession process has been de facto suspended. The situation is deteriorating due to a sharp democratic backslide, the rapid erosion of the rule of law, and the curtailment of fundamental rights. The path toward Europe remains open, provided that the Georgian authorities change course and recommit themselves to democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. Our commitment to Georgia’s EU accession—in line with the aspirations of the Georgian people—remains unchanged," stated Marta Kos.