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EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials over democratic backsliding
The EU suspended visa-free travel for Georgian officials until March 6, 2027, citing democratic backsliding and a crackdown that followed disputed elections, the Commission said.
- On Friday, the European Union suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials, responding to Georgia’s deliberate and persisting violation of visa-free commitments, the European Commission said.
- After Georgian Dream halted EU talks in November 2024, Georgia protests and unrest erupted as opposition parties claimed the election was rigged and authorities cracked down on protesters and media.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned 'If a government attacks its own people, silences journalists, and curtails freedom, there are consequences' and added 'The people of Georgia have our full support but there is no place for those representing repression in our union'.
- The commission warned officials attempting entry on personal passports could face bans and advised European governments to closely scrutinize all Georgian nationals entering Europe.
- Brussels said the suspension runs until March 6, 2027 and could be extended by up to two years if governance issues persist amid Georgia protests met with mass arrests and police violence.
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EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials over democratic backsliding
The European Union is suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials for at least a year over democratic backsliding and a crackdown on protesters.
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