These announcements will influence the results of the elections. There are no resources here either – once the elections and war in Ukraine have ended, these statements will change, and relations with the European Union and United States of America, will be overloaded. – Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze said to journalists.
He also spoke of the pre-election climate and said that the government would do everything possible to ensure that elections are held in an environment that is free and competitive.
“As to the elections, they will be held in an environment of freedom and competition, as confirmed by the interim conclusions of the OSCE/ODIHR. We are responsible for managing the election process in the same spirit. We will do everything we can to fulfill this responsibility. We hope that the opposition will at least act in a similar spirit. There will be absolutely no provocations. There will be no destruction of campaign material of the ruling party or destruction of billboards. We are doing all we can to ensure that the elections will be held in an environment of freedom and competition, as they were up until now. So, we must reach the 26th October”, said Kobakhidze.
In the conclusion of the European Council meeting, it is stated that “the European Council confirms once again the willingness of the Union to assist the Georgians on their European journey”. The European Council also reiterates its grave concerns over the actions taken by the Government of Georgia which are contrary to the values, principles and foundations of the European Union.
In the document, it is stated that “such actions are a threat to Georgia’s European path” and “de facto stop the process of accession”. The European Council “calls Georgia to implement democratic and comprehensive reforms in accordance with European integration’s main principles. The European Council will continue closely monitoring the situation. According to the document, “the European Council expects” “the upcoming parliament elections to be fair and free, in accordance with international standards, and with unhindered accessibility for international and local observer.
“Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, stated at a press conference after the European Council meeting that the steps taken to date by the government have led to the suspension of this process. According to him they express concern over the current situation in Georgia.
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