European Cmmission President Ursula von der Leyen has responded to a joint letter from Georgian opposition leaders expressing concern over recent political developments in Georgia and calling for stronger sanctions against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
In her written reply, von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to the Georgian people and their European aspirations, while sharply criticizing recent developments in the country.
“Allow me to underline that the European Union will continue its efforts for the democratic, stable and European future of the Georgian people. We continue to call on all political actors in Georgia to work towards this objective,” she wrote.
Addressing recent events, the Commission President stated that the EU has reacted firmly to what it described as negative developments in Georgia. She reiterated calls on the Georgian authorities to release “all journalists, activists and individuals who have been unjustly detained.”
Von der Leyen also expressed concern over alleged election irregularities, violence against peaceful protesters, the adoption of what she described as repressive legislation, and the instrumentalization of the judicial system.
