Georgia's New Far-Right President Faces EU Sanctions Amid Protests
TL;DR
The EU is considering sanctions against Georgian officials due to the government's crackdown on pro-EU protests and democratic backsliding, despite Hungary's threat to veto such measures. The sanctions discussion, led by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, will focus on individuals involved in the repression of protests. Hungary's opposition, citing the integrity of Georgia's recent elections, poses a significant obstacle to consensus. The EU is also contemplating changes to Georgia's visa-free travel to the bloc as a potential pressure tactic.
- EU sanctions on Georgia coming to the table despite Hungarian veto Euronews
- Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power ABC News
- Georgia’s ruling party to appoint far-right Russia loyalist as president The Guardian
- Protests in Georgia continue as new president is about to be elected Euronews
- Mikheil Kavelashvili used to play for Manchester City. Now he’s Georgia’s far-right president-elect - The Athletic The Athletic
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