EU enlargement

EU must decide what it wants from Georgia, says ex-ambassador

The European Union must decide what it really wants from Georgia, former head of Georgian mission to the EU Natalie Sabanadze tells Radio Schuman. According to Sabanadze, currently a senior research fellow at the international…

How Putin’s grip on the east could influence EU’s Enlargement Package

Today, the European Commission unveils its 2024 Enlargement Package, a set of documents shaping Brussels' engagement with Eastern Europe. Last year's document introduced unprecedented policies, including a revamped accession process for the Western Balkans and…

Will Georgia be Brussels’ new nightmare? | Radio Schuman

Following recent elections in Georgia, EU High Representative Josep Borrell urged Georgian authorities to address reports of electoral irregularities and to undertake reforms. Brussels and Tbilisi are growing increasingly distant: the recent election victory of…

EU eyes Georgia amid election fraud allegations

Last weekend's parliamentary elections in Georgia have sparked significant controversy amid allegations of electoral manipulation before and during polling day. Key concerns include supposed vote-buying targeting vulnerable groups, misuse of administrative power, and possible tampering…

What an MP and EU observer saw happen in Georgia’s elections

Little consensus has emerged after Georgia's elections, in which the ruling Georgian Dream declared themselves victors after gaining a majority. The opposition, bolstered by Western observers, claim the elections were unfair. On Saturday, Georgia held…