EU Ambassador says latest developments in Georgia “clearly call for sanctions” against officials
In his remarks, Herczynski noted work was underway to prepare sanctions against Georgian officials “if we reach unanimity”, adding that “sanctions depend on the unanimity” of the 27 member states of the European Union. Photo: EU Delegation to Georgia
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Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia, on Monday claimed developments in Georgia over the past 12 days was “clearly calling for sanctions” against Georgian officials, in reference to clashes between police forces and protesters amid ongoing protests against the Georgian Government's decision to suspend EU accession talks until 2028.
In his remarks, Herczynski noted work was underway to prepare sanctions against Georgian officials “if we reach unanimity”, adding that “sanctions depend on the unanimity” of the 27 member states of the European Union.
I hope it will be very difficult for any EU capital to ignore this level of violence and brutality. Let's see if sanctions are presented next Monday. Work is definitely underway”, the Ambassador said.
He further stressed that “all measures were on the table”, including suspending visa-free travel for Georgian citizens, with an option to suspend it for “specific categories of passports”.