We really expect the Georgian government to reflect the desire of their people for European aspirations. Such a statement made today the Spokesperson for the external affairs of the EU, Peter Stano, while commenting the recent developments in Georgia.

“What we see in Georgia is a really impressive commitment of the absolute majority of the Georgian population to the country"s path to the European Union and the European future, and we really expect the Georgian government and the Georgian authorities will reflect this desire and this attachment of their population to democracy and European values.

We have seen violence in the responses of the authorities and particularly the police in Georgia over the past few days, and we strongly condemn the intimidation, threats and physical abuse against protesters, civil society activists, politicians and journalists and media workers. These are brutal actions and we saw these brutal actions last night as well, and we strongly condemn it”, - said Peter Stano.