Georgia, European Union

Hundreds of arrests and mysterious beatings as Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protests
Seventy-five-year-old Marina Terishvili's teenage son Mamuka was shot dead at a nationalist rally in Georgia in 1992. Now her other son, Giorgi, has been arrested for his role in protests against perceived Russian influence in their homeland.
EU to discuss potential sanctions on Georgia after protest violence
The European Union is threatening the Georgian government with sanctions in light of the violence against pro-European protesters. Possible measures will be examined at the foreign ministers' meeting next Monday,
Georgia Pro-EU Protesters Defiant As Thousands Rally For 11th Day
Thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied Sunday in Georgia against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks, marking the 11th consecutive day of demonstrations amid a post-election crisis.
Clear grounds for sanctions amid Georgia protests, EU envoy says
Violent clashes in Georgia between the police and protesters in recent weeks and "unacceptable" police brutality against the demonstrators present clear grounds for the European Union to impose sanctions,
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens 'measures'
Thousands of pro-European protesters rallied against Georgia's government Tuesday for a 13th consecutive day, after the European Union warned it could punish authorities for their crackdown on demonstrators.
EU To Consider 'Measures' Over Georgia Protest Crackdown
European Union foreign ministers meeting next week will discuss punishing Georgia's authorities after what Brussels called "credible concerns" of torture against pro-EU demonstrators, Brussels said Tuesday.
Tbilisi Clashes Escalate as Georgia Faces Backlash Over EU Talks
Protesters erected barricades and launched fireworks in response to aggressive police tactics that have allegedly led to ...
Georgia protests gather momentum after pro-Russia party suspends E.U. bid
By suspending talks with the E.U., the party was decisively pivoting to Russia and away from its European aspirations — one ...
Protests explode in Georgia over paused bid for EU membership. President accuses Russia
Protests overtook the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, after the government paused its efforts to join the ...
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Georgia’s Human Rights Crisis Deepens Amid Mass Protests
European Union foreign affairs ministers gathering on December 16 to discuss Georgia should call for an independent ...
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Georgia’s Security Service Alleges Foreign Plot Amid Anti-Government Protests
Georgia faces escalating tensions as its State Security Service alleges a foreign-backed plot to disrupt upcoming ...
Demonstrators again converge on Georgia’s parliament after the country’s EU bid was suspended
Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital converged on parliament again on Tuesday. They are venting outrage against ...
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Georgia has set a precedent that could undermine EU enlargement
Other candidate countries may follow suit and refuse to embark on reform while enjoying EU-granted privileges.