Kobakhidze : If the decision had been based on objective criteria we would have received Candidate Status  

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Georgian Dream Leader Sees Candidate Status in EU Membership Bid

The of the Georgian Dream, Irakli Kobakhidze, has reacted to a report by the . He believes that if decisions were based objective criteria rather than politics last year, would have already been granted candidate status for EU membership.

According to Kobakhidze, the own evaluation document shows that Georgia should receive candidate status this year, based on objective criteria. He noted that Georgia is ahead of Moldova in almost all areas and suggested that Ukraine was given special treatment due to ongoing war in the .

Kobakhidze stated that he believes there is no alternative but to receive candidate status from the EU. The decision will be made by the European Commission, followed by the Council.

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