Georgia, European Union

Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
Protests escalate in Georgia over suspended EU bid
Massive protests erupted in Georgia over the government’s decision to suspend the country’s bid to join the European Union. Authorities clamped down hard on the demonstrations, prompting condemnation from the US: Police fired tear gas and used water cannons, and more than 40 people were injured on Saturday, officials said.
Fourth night of pro-EU protests in Georgia
Police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon on Sunday on a fourth straight day of pro-EU protests that drew tens of thousands of people, as
Protest Clashes in Georgia Leave Over 40 People in Hospital After EU Talks Suspended
A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union left 44 people hospitalized, officials said Sunday.
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Citing 'Blackmail' Amid Election Controversy
The European Parliament condemned the election results as "neither free nor fair" and blamed the ruling party for Georgia's continued democratic backsliding. In a resolution, lawmakers called for a rerun under international oversight and urged the EU to impose sanctions and limit formal engagement with Georgia's government.
EU envoy says Georgia's freezing of EU talks 'heartbreaking', condemns police violence
The European Union's ambassador to Georgia said on Friday that Tbilisi's move to effectively halt its EU accession bid until 2028 was "heartbreaking" and he also condemned police violence against protesters at a pro-EU demonstration on Thursday.
Over 40 hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
Demonstrators run away from a cloud of tear gas during a rally against the government's decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union for four years in Tbilisi, Georgia on Dec 2. (AP)
Arrests made as Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks
Protesters have gathered across Georgia in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union
EU's top diplomat warns Georgia of 'consequences' for violence
The European Union could impose sanctions over the latest developments in Georgia, the EU's new foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday. "It is clear that using violence against peaceful protesters is not acceptable,
New EU Top Diplomat Warns Georgia Over Violence Against Protestors
The EU's new foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday warned Georgian authorities over violence against demonstrators protesting the government's decision to shelve its bid to join the bloc.
Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the ...
More than 100 arrested in Georgia protests after government puts EU hopes on ice
Georgia’s interior ministry has said that 107 people were arrested during Friday’s protests in the capital Tbilisi sparked by ...
Georgia's PM hits back as protests and resignations intensify
After days of demonstrations and public resignations, Georgia's prime minister rejects a call for new elections.
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Von der Leyen affirms 'door to the EU remains open' for Georgia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the European Union's openness to Georgia despite concerns ...