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Kobakhidze states that the EU's conditions for implementation should be reasonable

Tbilisi will adhere to the European Union's demands solely if they are deemed "reasonable" and "logical," according to Georgia's Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze.

EU implementation of conditions should adhere to a reasonable, logical framework, according to...
EU implementation of conditions should adhere to a reasonable, logical framework, according to Kobakhidze.

Kobakhidze states that the EU's conditions for implementation should be reasonable

The European Union (EU) has reiterated its focus on human rights and democratic reforms as key aspects of Georgia's path towards membership. The EU granted Georgia candidate status in December 2023, and this emphasis on progress in these areas remains essential for the country's membership progress.

In a recent statement, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed his commitment to implementing all EU requirements, provided they are "justified and logical." He emphasized the need for an explanation of why the EU's demands are necessary before they are carried out.

The EU's stance on Georgia's membership progress is centered on human rights and democratic reforms. The EU has requested information related to the visa-free regime from the Georgian Foreign Ministry, which submitted a report to Brussels on 31 August.

The EU's requirements for Georgia include those related to the visa-free regime. The EU's reiteration of conditions for Georgia's membership pertains to progress in human rights and democratic reforms.

The European Commission has been clear that Georgia's membership is contingent on progress in these areas. Irakli Kobakhidze, in his statement, stressed the importance of understanding the necessity of the EU's demands before implementing them.

Despite the lack of direct information about which individuals or institutions within the EU Kobakhidze specifically regards as important for explaining the necessity of the EU's requirements, the Georgian Prime Minister has expressed readiness to fulfill all reasonable demands from the EU.

The EU's focus on human rights and democratic reforms is a key aspect of Georgia's path towards membership. As the country continues to work towards meeting the EU's requirements, the path towards full membership remains a significant goal for the Georgian government.

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