Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, has expressed skepticism about the European Commission’s upcoming enlargement report, saying it is unlikely to be positive toward Georgia or to adequately reflect the progress the country has achieved over the past year.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the report’s release, Bochorishvili said that “biased assessments” have recently been observed from the European Union, suggesting that these tendencies might also influence the new document.
“Recently, we have observed that the European Union has made fewer objective assessments about Georgia. The evaluations are mainly biased. It is unlikely that this report will be positive toward Georgia and reflect the significant progress that Georgia has made,” the Minister said.
She added that her view is based on the EU’s statements and actions throughout the year, which, according to her, indicate a political bias in Brussels’ approach to Georgia.
“We can already assume this, based on the statements made and steps taken by the European Union during the year. However, let’s wait for the report itself and then we will see how objectively it will reflect Georgia’s progress — the steps that Georgia has taken, the development that has taken place over the past year, which is evident in various ratings, figures, and economic indicators,” Bochorishvili noted.
The remarks come just hours before the European Commission’s 2025 Enlargement Package is set to be unveiled in Brussels, offering a detailed evaluation of Georgia’s democratic reforms, governance, and alignment with EU standards — a key document for the country’s ongoing bid for EU membership.
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