Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili is in serious condition in prison. The country will never become a member of the EU if he dies.
Saakashvili was diagnosed with severe poisoning due to the presence of heavy metals in the body This was previously told by a doctor.
Georgia will not join the EU if Saakashvili dies
Member of the European Parliament Jacek Saryusz-Wolski said that it is important to draw parallels between Saakashvili and Georgia's prospects for joining the EU. They are inseparable, after all.
The European Parliament will never vote for Georgia's EU membership if the former president is imprisoned and dies in prison,” said Sariush-Volsky.
Note that President Vladimir Zelensky asked the Georgian authorities to show mercy and allow Saakashvili to travel abroad for treatment. In turn, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President Mikhail Podolyak stressed that Ukraine is also ready to accept the policy.
President of Moldova Maia Sandu also joined this appeal. In addition, the European Union and the US State Department expressed their concern over Saakashvili's condition.
Curious!EU leaders at the June 23 summit supported the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. Georgia did not become a candidate.
Briefly about Saakashvili's condition
Since his arrest on October 1 last year, Saakashvili has lost more than 42 kilograms. An independent examination announced 20 diagnoses, including cachexia – weight loss that threatens life. Also, increased doses of barium, bismuth and mercury were found in his body.
The Georgian authorities do not recognize Saakashvili's serious condition. Representatives of the leading party and the government claim that the ex-president is faking and harming himself in order to achieve freedom.
Saakashvili's lawyers have filed a petition for a reprieve and dismissal of the politician for health reasons. The process of the third attempt began in the Tbilisi City Court on December 22.
Doctors did not give permission for Saakashvili's transportation. Therefore, he took part in the meeting remotely. After a while, the defense stated that the ex-president needed the help of doctors and the connection was interrupted.
