Brussels Warns Georgia: More Effort Needed for EU Membership

The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has warned Georgia that it must show more progress on key reforms if it wants to be considered for EU membership. Georgia, which has ambitions to join the EU and NATO, has been accused of helping Russia circumvent Western sanctions by exporting luxury goods. The EU has expressed concerns about political polarization, the treatment of former President Mikheil Saakashvili, and recent events such as the storming of a pride festival. Despite strong public support for EU membership, Georgia's ruling party may need to reassess its strategy to achieve candidate status.