Articles tagged with: Georgia
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
27 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
As the contested government of the Georgian Dream party digs in against protesters, the spiral of violence is growing.
Georgia's crisis deepens as presidential power in dispute
18 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's crisis deepens as presidential power in dispute
Georgian Dream lawmakers have elected hardliner ally Mikheil Kavelashvili president, as the party expands its control of the country. The pro-European incumbent, however, is refusing to leave the office.
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
04 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
Georgia's public is pro-EU, but Russia is right next door. That puts the country's ruling party in a bind.
How the EU's move to halt Georgia's accession bid may benefit Russia
19 Aug EU Institutions
How the EU's move to halt Georgia's accession bid may benefit Russia
Georgia’s NGO law led the EU to pause membership talks. That was a welcome move for the Kremlin, analysts say.
Op-Ed: The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia
23 Jul EU Institutions
Op-Ed: The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia
Autocratic tendencies are harming Georgia’s chances of joining the EU. But the EU’s own rule-of-law challenges set a bad example for candidate countries to follow, argues Nino Tsereteli.
Georgia protests: Why the country’s EU membership ambitions are at risk
25 Apr EU Institutions
Georgia protests: Why the country’s EU membership ambitions are at risk
Demonstrations have erupted in Tbilisi over Moscow-inspired legislation targeting alleged foreign influence. If Georgia's parliament were to pass the proposed law, the country’s EU aspirations could face a major setback, according to Tinatin Akhvlediani of the Centre for European Policy Studies.
For EU-hopeful Georgians, this year’s most decisive election is in October
02 Apr EU Institutions
For EU-hopeful Georgians, this year’s most decisive election is in October
Despite their country’s EU candidate status, few Georgians believe their flag will be raised in Brussels anytime soon. As a general election looms, the country must decide whether to support an incumbent government some accuse of serving Moscow, or place bets on a divided opposition.
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
15 Jun
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
Tako Robakidze, a photographer based in Tbilisi, documents the lives of Belarusians who have fled their country and made a new life in Georgia, with words by Vladic Ravich.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
28 Apr
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
The continuation of the Russian war in Ukraine is likely to have long-term ramifications in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, affecting migration patterns, economic output and security policy, explains Stanislav Secrieru.
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential Partner Content
29 Oct
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential
Being a gateway between East and West, new investment opportunities have arisen, making the country one of the most attractive markets for foreign capital in a post-pandemic world.
The West needs to get its act together on Russia in the South Caucasus Partner Content
07 Apr
The West needs to get its act together on Russia in the South Caucasus
By providing a more coherent, consistent, active, and reliable approach, stability can be fostered in the region, writes former MEP Geoffrey Van Orden.
Georgia’s democratic transition offers hope for the Black Sea country’s future
17 Feb
Georgia’s democratic transition offers hope for the Black Sea country’s future
Newly-re-elected government in Tbilisi has NATO and EU membership in its sights, explains Former Czech Defence Minister Alexandr Vondra.
The importance of a strong and multilateral-focussed United States
30 Dec
The importance of a strong and multilateral-focussed United States
Joe Biden’s biggest challenge will be to re-establish a multilateral dynamic that keeps Russia in check, argues former US ambassador Cameron Munter.
Georgia: straying from the rule of law Partner Content
04 Sep
Georgia: straying from the rule of law
Legal certainty is a cornerstone of European values, but foreign investors are being denied it in Georgia, argues former EU Commissioner Franco Frattini.