The Council of Europe Venice Commission has strongly recommended Georgia to repeal the Law on Foreign Influence in its current form.
We call on the authorities to follow the recommendation in view of safeguarding the fundamental elements of Georgia's democracy.

Urgent Opinion on the Law of #Georgia on Transparency of Foreign Influence ⬇️
Venice Commission

Future of Georgia, with its unique culture & traditions, is in the European Union🇬🇪🇪🇺

At this year’s #EuropeDayGeorgia2024 , we asked the attendees 'What does the EU mean for you?' See what they said⬇️

Read more about Europe Day here➡️tinyurl.com/3tfyc5xz

🇪🇺🇬🇪EU-funded #MediaLiteracy Summer Camp is now accepting applications!
Are you 18-25 yrs old? Apply by 31 May with a blog/vlog 👉bit.ly/4aahocu
EU Delegation Georgia 🇪🇺 Myth Detector Maldita.es EUvsDisinfo youtu.be/KPoeI4CBBXE

Youth creativity transforms the Skra settlement for the displaced into a vibrant art show.

30 young artists, after 4-month training, created a stunning display of handicrafts. We are incredibly proud to support their journey of self-discovery and learning!

🇪🇺🇺🇳 #EU4Dialogue

🇬🇪President Salome Salome Zourabichvili’s veto of the transparency law offers a moment for further reflection. In its current form - the law is not in line with EU values and path.

I call on all politicians and leaders in Georgia to make good use of this window of opportunity and

EU is not complete without Georgia! #EuropeDayGeorgia2024 served as testament to that🇪🇺🇬🇪

15,000 people joined us at Expo Georgia to witness EU support in 🇬🇪: over 100 EU-funded projects, 80 farmers & social enterprises & 23 Team Europe🇪🇺stands⬇️

More➡️tinyurl.com/3tfyc5xz

'I left Georgia for a long time, but then I came back to do what I love most,' shares Shota Shanshiashvili.

His company embraces eco-friendly technologies to create quality products. On #EuropeDayGeorgia2024 , Shota's captivating cognitive toys stole the spotlight!

🇪🇺🇺🇳 #ENPARD

Today marks the 🏳️‍🌈 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.

At EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺, we work to protect & promote LGBTIQ persons' full access to human rights & equal opportunities in the 🇪🇺 #EU ’s Neighbourhood & Enlargement regions.

Discover how 👇

#IDAHOT #EU 4LGBTIQ

The EU stands up for rights of LGBTIQ+ persons e v e r y w h e r e.

“Let’s challenge prejudice and celebrate the richness that every individual brings”, says Stefano Sannino Stefano Sannino on #IDAHOT .

#EU4LGBTIQ #StandUp4HumanRights

Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia must have no place in the world. Still, #LGBTI persons are target of violence & stigmatisation: we condemn this.

The EU works on inclusive policies, to build a world in which every person can live free & equal. #IDAHOT

consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, EU reaffirms its commitment to ensuring no one is left behind. Together, we stand against discrimination & celebrate diversity that strengthens our societies 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈

#IDAHOT
#IDAHOT 2024
#EU4LGBTIQ
#StandUp4HumanRights

On #IDAHOT , we reaffirm our commitment to a Europe where everyone is free to love and live without fear.

Where you can simply be yourself.

Today and every day, I am proud to stand with the LGBTIQ+ community.

With the #EUelections2024 just around the corner, we call all eligible EU citizens living outside of the EU to register as voter.

Upcoming deadlines:

🇩🇪 Germany: 19/05
🇭🇷 Croatia: 30/05
🇱🇻 Latvia: 31/05
🇩🇰 Denmark: 3/06
🇵🇱 Poland: 4/06

More: europa.eu/!bnhXDQ.

🇪🇺 The EU-funded #EU4Youth : Youth Engagement and Empowerment project launched a grant competition for youth organisations in 🇦🇲, 🇬🇪, 🇲🇩, & 🇺🇦. Projects should focus on areas such as climate change, youth inclusion, & enhancing youth participation ➡️ bit.ly/450Vh7z

Pro-Kremlin voices spread #disinformation targeting the protests against the 'foreign agents' law now passed in #Georgia , slinging the usual accusations that the West is plotting a revolution & decrying ‘double standards’.
#DontBeDeceived , read more:
euvsdisinfo.eu/georgia-resili…

Discussed the current situation in Georgia today with 🇬🇪 President Salome Zourabichvili over the phone, followed by a call with 🇬🇪PM Irakli Kobakhidze.

Reiterated my full support in continuing to help Georgians to work towards a European future, including by helping to find the best

There is still a chance for the authorities to reconsider this legislative initiative.

We stand with the Georgian people and their choice for democracy, human rights, fundamental rights, and the rule of law & their choice for a European future for their country.
#Georgia
#EU

The negative impact of the adoption of the “transparency of foreign influence” law in #Georgia is clear.

Sincerely hope that the 🇬🇪 government will address the 🇪🇺 #EU 's serious concerns & steer Georgia back onto its European path.