**Finland’s Foreign Minister Speaks Out on Georgia**
The Georgian government has stopped the country‘s process of joining the European Union. This decision was made against what many Georgians wanted.
**Reaction from Finland**
Elina Valtonen, the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs, is not happy about this decision. She spoke out on social media to express her disappointment and concerns.
Valtonen said she condemns any violence against peaceful protesters in Georgia. She believes that the Georgian people want a free and democratic society. The Minister’s full message was: “We still see the future of the Georgian people in a free and democratic society. I strongly condemn any violent action against peaceful demonstrators.”
**”Georgia is Europe,”**
Valtonen also said, “Georgia is Europe.” This statement shows that she believes Georgia belongs to the European community.
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