Germany Imposes Entry Bans on Nine Georgian Officials Over Protest Violence

The bans target officials deemed responsible for violent crackdowns on demonstrators following Georgia's suspension of EU accession talks.

Germany, along with France and Poland, has condemned recent violence against peaceful protesters, opposition leaders, and media in Georgia.
The German Foreign Ministry announced entry bans for nine Georgian officials identified as key figures in the suppression of protests.
Georgia has faced mass demonstrations since its government suspended EU accession negotiations until 2028, sparking criticism of an anti-democratic shift.
The EU has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomatic and service passport holders, citing human rights violations and democratic backsliding.
Protesters in Georgia continue to call for a return to a pro-EU agenda and a repeat of the October parliamentary election, which opposition groups boycotted.