The French National Assembly has adopted a resolution expressing concern over the political situation in Georgia and the actions of the country’s government. The document was approved by a vote of 68 to 28. In the resolution, French deputies condemn what they describe as the “authoritarian course” of the Georgian government, as well as violations of fundamental rights, restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly, and the disproportionate use of force against peaceful protesters. The Assembly declares its solidarity with Georgian society, which, in its assessment, strives for democratic and European development. The document specifically welcomes a joint statement by 20 European countries, including France, as well as foreign ministers and the EU High Representative, dated July 11, 2025. In it […]
The French National Assembly has adopted a resolution expressing concern over the political situation in Georgia and the actions of the country’s government. The document was approved by a vote of 68 to 28.
The resolution states that French deputies condemn what they describe as the “authoritarian course” of the Georgian government, as well as violations of fundamental rights, restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly, and the disproportionate use of force against peaceful protesters.
The Assembly declares its solidarity with Georgian society, which, in its assessment, strives for democratic and European development.
The document specifically welcomes a joint statement issued on July 11, 2025, by 20 European countries, including France, as well as foreign ministers and the EU High Representative. That statement had also previously condemned trends that European politicians describe as a “slide toward authoritarianism” in Georgia.
French lawmakers also expressed concern over reports published by the BBC on December 1, 2025. These reports alleged that in the fall of 2024, Georgian law enforcement agencies may have used the chemical agent bromobenzyl cyanide against demonstrators. The resolution calls for an independent international investigation into these allegations.
The document also recommends that European institutions maintain the de facto suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process until a number of political conditions are met, including ensuring political pluralism, protecting fundamental freedoms, and holding free and fair parliamentary elections.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the French government to support democratic structures in Georgia—non-governmental organizations, independent media, and academic institutions—and to publicly speak out against external influence on political processes in the country, including, as specified in the text, influence from Russia and businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili.
The final part of the document reaffirms support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
