**Georgia’s Plan for Joining the EU**
The leader of Georgia’s majority, Mamuka Mdinaradze, has posted on Facebook about the country’s plan to join the European Union. He listed four main points that will prepare Georgia for membership.
**Key Points:**
1. **Fulfill Obligations**: Georgia will continue to meet its obligations under the association agreement. By 2028, they will have fulfilled more than 90% of these obligations.
2. **Get Ready by 2030**: Georgia aims to be the most ready country among candidates for EU membership by 2030.
3. **Wait Until 2028**: The issue of opening negotiations with the EU will not be put on the agenda until 2028. This is to give Georgia time to carry out reforms and develop its country without pressure.
4. **No EU Financing**: Georgia refuses budget grants from the European Union until 2028. Instead, the government will take care of these costs itself.
**Response to Criticism**
Mamuka Mdinaradze’s post responds to critics who claim that these points are a rejection of Europe. He asks them to specify which point they object to and promises to answer their concerns.
**Government’s Statement**
The Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, confirmed at a briefing that Georgia will not put the issue of opening negotiations with the EU on the agenda until 2028. The government also announced that it refuses any budget grant from the European Union during this time period.