Top European and Canadian MPs Call on EU Not to Recognize Georgia Election Results, Media Says

Top parliamentarians of Europe and Canada called on the EU not to recognize the results of the elections in Georgia, – media Vladislav Kravtsov

Leading parliamentarians from European countries and Canada believe that the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia were neither free nor fair. That is why the deputies called on the European Union not to recognize the results of this vote.

This was reported by the publication “European Pravda” with reference to a joint statement by parliamentarians, which they have at their disposal.

What is said in the statement of parliamentarians of Europe and Canada

According to the publication, this statement was signed by the heads of the committees on foreign and European affairs of Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Ireland, Ukraine, Poland, Canada. The vice-speaker of the Swedish parliament and one MEP also joined.

Top parliamentarians of these countries noted that the political climate in Georgia on the eve of the elections was incompatible with European standards of honesty.

Candidates were intimidated and threatened, state power was abused, votes were bought. Reports of international election observation missions clearly confirm this. Thus, there is significant falsification of the elections, including due to intimidation and bribery of voters on election day, the statement said.

It also states that the policy of the Georgian Dream party is incompatible with the positions of the European Union.

“Against this background, the European Union cannot recognize the results (of the elections in Georgia – 24 Kanal). We demand personal sanctions against those responsible for unfair influence on the elections, intimidation and threats against the opposition and civil society,” the deputies said.

At the same time, the legislators emphasized the importance of supporting the pro-European segment of Georgian society, arguing that it cannot be abandoned at this critical moment. They expressed strong protest against what they called “collective punishment”, in particular the suspension of visa liberalization for all Georgians.

Concerns were also expressed about the potential “Belarusianization” of Georgia, as well as fears that the ruling party could intensify actions against the opposition, independent media and critical NGOs.

The EU must make it clear to the ruling party that it will not agree to this, in which case there will be a complete breakdown in relations, the statement said.

In addition, the European and Canadian MEPs also reaffirmed their unwavering support for the initiatives of Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili aimed at uniting the nation, defending democracy and ensuring a European future countries.

By the way, according to preliminary voting results, the ruling party “Georgian Dream” is leading in the parliamentary elections and has more than 54.086 percent of the votes. At the same time, all 4 opposition parties do not recognize the voting results.