The published report on the implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Georgia is not a product of the European Parliament, but of the European Parliamentary Research Service. Such a statement made today the EU Ambassador to Georgia.

“The assessments provided in the report belong to the authors and their aim is to assist MEPs in assessing the situation in Georgia. Many of the issues raised in the report, including political polarization, polarization in the media, questions about judicial reform, elections, and democratic institutions, were also raised by officials in Brussels.

It is clear that these are issues that will continue to be discussed with the Georgian authorities. This is an important aspect of Georgia’s application for EU membership. I think the Commission will present a conclusion on the application soon”, - Carl Hartzell.