Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union stands with the Georgian people in their choice of European future. Returning Georgia to the EU path lies in the hands Georgian leadership  

**EU Stays Open to Georgia**

The European Union’s leader, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken out on social media. She said the EU is sad that Georgia didn’t choose to join them.

In a post on X, she wrote: “We are sorry that Georgia chose not to join us.”

**Support for the Georgian People**

Ursula von der Leyen also showed her support for the people of Georgia. She said they want to be part of Europe and have a European future.

“We stand by the Georgian people and their choice,” she wrote.

**The Door is Still Open**

Even though Georgia didn’t join, Ursula von der Leyen reminded them that the door to the EU is still open.