The EU is concerned about the situation in Georgia.
“Of course, all the developments that we are seeing right now in Georgia are not going to the right direction where the candidate countries should be. So we are going to discuss what are the consequences for the Georgian government oppose using the repressions on the opposition and all the tools they are using there. So what can we do on the European side? So, one question is, of course, sanctions, and the other question is also limiting the visa-free regime,” she said.
Speaking about sanctions, Kallas said that a specific sanctions list has already been proposed, but the discussion is ongoing and the consent of all countries is needed.
She added that some European politicians support Salome Zourabichvili as the only legitimate president of Georgia.
“What comes to the presidential election, then the president is in place until the 29th of December, and a lot can happen in between” she added.
According to Radio Liberty journalist, Rikard Jozwiak, the EU will not impose sanctions against Georgian officials today, as Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania, in particular, opposed this decision.
On December 14, Georgia held a presidential election. Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected president. He was the only candidate nominated by the Georgian Dream party. His inauguration is scheduled for December 29.
On the eve of the election, Zourabichvili said that she would not recognize the results of the vote and would remain in the presidential palace.
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