OPINION.The Georgian paradox or the instrumentalisation of the Europeanist discourse – The New Federalist

On 14 December 2023, Georgia celebrates its accession to the European Union with scenes of national vieness. The daily Resonance Daily welcomes a "historical decision", while the weekly Kviris Palitra already saw Georgia as a "pearl of Europe" because of its geostrategic position and culture. Yet, less than a year later, on 28 November 2024, the Georgian government announced the suspension of its candidacy. This brutal reversal perfectly illustr…