The Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldcap called for the European Union to consider the abolition of the visa -free regime for Georgia. This step, according to Weldmop, is a reaction to mass arrests of demonstrators and an increase in political tension in the country.
- The Netherlands position:
- The Foreign Minister of the Netherlands stressed that the Georgian government should understand the consequences of its actions, including refusing to continue negotiating to join the EU.
- According to him, the cancellation of visa -free regime is a signal for Tbilisi about the importance of compliance with the pro -European course.
- The situation in Georgia:
- More than 300 people were arrested during pro -European protests against the government's decision to stop negotiating membership in the EU.
- The government, led by Prime Minister Iraklius Kobakhidze, a representative of the pro-Russian Party "Georgian Dream", accused the opposition of creating political tension.
- Demonstrators reaction:
- Protests are directed against a decision that, according to many citizens, threatens the country's future as part of the European community.
- The context of visa -free mode:
- Georgia citizens are currently entitled to short -term trips to EU countries without having to receive visas.
- The suspension of visa waiver can be a serious blow to Georgia with the European Union.
- Diplomatic pressure : Suspension of visa waiver will signal the loss of EU trust in the Georgian government.
- Impact on Citizens : Georgians may lose the important advantage they have received within the framework of European integration.
- Increasing internal tension : EU decisions can increase the protest movement in the country.
- Consideration of the official request of the Netherlands at the next meetings.
- Increase in diplomatic pressure on Georgian authorities to return to negotiations with the EU.
