MP Maka Botchorishvili on the Foreign Agents Bill and Georgia’s chances at EU integration under Georgian Dream leadership:
In this interview, MP Maka Botchorishvili discusses the Foreign Agents Bill, which she believes undermines the Constitution written by PM Kobakhidze himself. She emphasizes that the government is representative of the country and working towards European integration.
Maka explains that while Georgia has made significant progress in reforms, including fighting corruption and improving the judicial system, there are still challenges to be addressed. She highlights the importance of free and fair elections and the need for careful work on different areas to move forward.
Regarding the nine EU recommendations, Maka states that work has been done in various directions, but acknowledges that some areas require continued effort. She expresses confidence that Georgia will meet its commitments and hopes to start negotiations with the EU as soon as possible.
Maka also addresses the slogan “Homeland, Language, Faith” from Ilia Chavchavadze‘s words, suggesting that European integration is not contradictory to Georgian identity and values.
Finally, Maka clarifies that the goal of the Foreign Agents Bill is to prevent bad influence on Georgia’s democratic development, promoting transparency and a level playing field for all stakeholders in the political process.