In a surprising move, Georgia has slammed the brakes on its EU membership negotiations! 🇬🇪🚫🇪🇺
On Thursday, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Georgia is suspending talks over EU accession and is rejecting any budgetary grants until the end of 2028. But don't worry, Georgia isn't ghosting the EU entirely! The country aims to be economically ready to reopen talks by 2030.
\"Integration with the EU isn't a favor they grant us,\" Kobakhidze declared. \"Our goal is clear: Georgia in the EU by 2030, and we're all in for it!\"
He didn't hold back, accusing the EU of using membership negotiations as a tool of blackmail, similar to the delays in granting Georgia EU aspirant status.
In true resilience, Kobakhidze emphasized that Georgia will fulfill all commitments from the Association Agreement with the EU—without any financial support. Talk about standing on your own two feet! 💪
This announcement comes hot on the heels of a tough resolution from the European Parliament. They critiqued Georgia's recent parliamentary elections on October 26, calling them \"another manifestation of the country's democratic decline\" and even suggesting a re-run under international supervision.
Looks like it's a dramatic plot twist in Georgia's EU journey! Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story. 🎬✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
