The article reports on a debate in the European Parliament where MEPs discussed the situation in Georgia and called for stronger action from the EU to support democracy and freedom in the country. The debates were held in response to the ongoing crisis in Georgia, which has seen protests, violence, and allegations of election rigging.
Several MEPs expressed their concern and solidarity with the Georgian people, calling on the EU to impose sanctions on the ruling party, support free media, and ensure new elections are held. They also emphasized the importance of supporting civil society and independent media in Georgia.
Some specific points made by the MEPs include:
* German MEP Tomasz Froelich claimed that the EU is supporting a “coup d’état” in Tbilisi.
* Polish MEP Michał Wawrykiewicz expressed his solidarity with the Georgian people, stating: “I am Georgian today.”
* Latvian MEP Rihards Kols described the situation as rapidly deteriorating and called for stronger sanctions.
* Austrian MEP Helmut Brandstätter emphasized the urgency of the situation, saying: “We need to ensure it’s not left in the hands of criminals in Moscow.”
* German MEP Sergiy Lagodinsky addressed misinformation surrounding the protests in Georgia, highlighting allegations of violence against journalists and opposition members.
The debate concluded with a closing statement by Magnus Brunner, who assured that the EU would not abandon Georgia in its struggle for democracy and underlined the EU’s commitment to supporting civil society and independent media in the country.