EU to discuss potential sanctions on Georgia

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,
Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Police in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200 people were detained during four previous nights of protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
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 media workers being attacked.
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 for the "brutal" repression of pro-EU protesters, Brussels said Tuesday.
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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.