PACE Adopts Resolution Noting ‘Continuing Breakdown of Democracy’ in Georgia (opens original article in a new tab)

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution highlighting the ongoing democratic decline in Georgia, stating that conditions for genuine democratic elections do not exist and urging the Georgian authorities to repeal controversial laws and cease politically motivated prosecutions.

• PACE adopted a resolution stating that Georgia lacks conditions for genuine democratic elections and cites democratic breakdown.
• The resolution calls for repeal of controversial laws and urges end to prosecutions of opposition politicians.
• PACE expresses concerns over crackdown on civil society, opposition, and media, and criticizes lack of response to previous recommendations.