European Commission halts EU membership talks with Georgia over anti-EU legislation, electoral concerns, and pro-Russian shift.

The European Commission has halted EU membership talks with Georgia, citing concerns over anti-EU legislation, electoral integrity, and a shift towards pro-Russian policies. Georgia's recent parliamentary elections raised alarms about voter intimidation and procedural irregularities. While praising Ukraine and Moldova's reform efforts, the Commission emphasized Georgia must address nine key reforms and realign with EU values for its accession process to resume.

October 30, 2024
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