**German MEPs Condemn Georgian Government‘s EU Integration Decision**
A group of German lawmakers has strongly criticized the Georgian Dream party for ending efforts to start accession talks with the European Union. This decision goes against their campaign promises, according to a statement issued by Ulrich Lechte and others.
The protests in Georgia have reached a critical point. Police have used force to disperse demonstrators, detaining several hundred people. Many of those detained claim they were treated unfairly and violently by security forces.
**Human Rights Concerns**
The German MEPs are concerned about the potential for increased repression against protesters. They condemn the use of violence against peaceful demonstrators and urge authorities to stop this practice immediately. The right to peaceful assembly is a fundamental right that must be respected, they say.
The German lawmakers also call on the European Union to impose targeted sanctions on those responsible for serious human rights violations in Georgia. Some individuals have already been banned from entering Germany.
**Supporting Democratic Aspirations**
The MEPs reiterate their support for the Georgian people’s legitimate aspirations for democracy and EU membership. They stand with democrats in Georgia and will continue to help civil society restore democratic principles in the country. Free and fair parliamentary elections should be held once this process is complete, they say.
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