U.S. Suspends Partnership with Georgia Over EU Accession Halt Until 2028

Nov 30, 2024, 07:20 PM

The United States has suspended its Strategic Partnership with Georgia in response to the Georgian government's decision to halt its European Union accession process until 2028. This decision, made by the Georgian Dream party, is seen as a betrayal of the country's constitution, which commits to pursuing full EU membership. The U.S. State Department, along with the EU, has expressed regret over the move and condemned the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and media workers in Georgia. Members of the European Parliament have also voiced their support for the Georgian people. The suspension comes as tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in protest against the government's decision, with Western partner countries issuing statements of support for the demonstrators. Matthew Miller from the U.S. State Department has urged the Georgian government to reaffirm its commitment to the Euro-Atlantic path.