EU Criticizes Georgia’s New Laws
The European Union is not happy with new laws passed in Georgia. These laws could stop people from speaking out against the government.
On April 2, two top EU officials spoke out against the new laws. They said that Georgia’s parliament did not ask enough people for their opinion before passing the laws. The laws give the government more power to control what people say and do.
The officials, Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos, said these laws could hurt Georgia’s chances of joining the EU. They also said that the laws are not democratic and go against EU values.
One law makes it hard for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and media outlets to get funding from abroad. This means they might struggle to do their work. Another law gives more power to the government to control what broadcasters can say on TV or radio.
The officials called on the Georgian government to stop using violence against protesters, release people who are being held unfairly, and suspend these new laws. They also asked the government to talk with civil society groups and consult with international experts.
The EU is willing to help Georgia join the EU if the country’s authorities make a genuine effort to do so. However, they emphasized that this decision is up to the Georgian government.
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