Overview

• An EEAS spokesperson in Brussels said the European Commission is assessing ways to increase pressure on Georgia’s authorities.
• Options under review include targeted sanctions and a possible suspension of Georgia’s visa‑free travel to the EU.
• Officials cited what they described as a sharp rollback of democracy in Georgia as the reason for considering tougher action.
• Political engagement with Tbilisi has already been scaled back by the EU.
• Financial assistance to Georgian authorities has been frozen as part of the current measures.