Lithuanian MEP Rasa Juknevičienė stated that “Yerevan has become the capital of democracy in the South Caucasus,” a role previously held by Tbilisi. She added that, in her view, only fair and democratic elections can change the current situation. Discussing the political landscape in the South Caucasus, specifically in Georgia and Armenia, noting shifts in the regional balance and assessing internal processes in Georgia, Juknevičienė stated it is vital for “someone in the region to hold the European flag.” She noted that Armenia is “taking the lead,” which she believes could eventually benefit Georgia, provided Armenia succeeds and “pro-Russian forces” are prevented from returning to power. The MEP […]
Lithuanian MEP Rasa Juknevičienė stated that “Yerevan has become the capital of democracy in the South Caucasus,” a role previously held by Tbilisi. She added that, in her view, only fair and democratic elections can change the current situation.
Discussing the political situation in the South Caucasus, specifically in Georgia and Armenia, noting shifts in the regional balance and assessing internal processes in Georgia, Juknevičienė stated it is vital for “someone in the region to hold the European flag.” She noted that Armenia is “taking the lead,” which she believes could eventually benefit Georgia, provided Armenia succeeds and “pro-Russian forces” are prevented from returning to power.
The MEP asserted that “the Georgian people themselves are the primary decision-makers,” emphasizing the need for patience. She described the current situation in the country as “very difficult” but noted that it cannot be permanent.
Juknevičienė highlighted the importance of the “inner spirit of the nation” and stated that, in her assessment, mistakes were made in the past when Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgian Dream (Kartuli ocneba), was “given the opportunity to do what he continues to do today,” adding that “to some extent, this was also a mistake by the Georgian people.”
She also drew a parallel with Hungary, stating that it took Hungarians 16 years to reconsider political decisions related to their support for the now-former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
“Such changes do not happen in a day or two. Therefore, it is necessary to continue the journey, remain true to your values, and face reality. We must not abandon what we believe in. This is how I see the people in Georgia—they continue to fight and still hope for the future. It is not an easy process. No one will come from the outside to change the regime. Only fair and democratic elections can change the situation,” Rasa Juknevičienė stated.