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Czech Embassy: It’s sad to see Georgia backsliding from democracy to authoritarianism

by Georgia Today
April 2, 2025
in Highlights, Politics
Reading Time: 1 min read
Czech Embassy: It’s sad to see Georgia backsliding from democracy to authoritarianism

It is sad to see how Georgia, once a beacon of democracy in the South Caucasus, is backsliding toward authoritarianism-laws to protect media freedom are being eroded, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Georgia.

“The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tbilisi, Georgia, together with UK and other EU Embassies, continues its observation of the court hearings of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli in Batumi City Court.

“Independent, free and pluralistic media play a critical role in providing reliable news and information, enabling robust public debate, and contributing to forming well-informed and active citizens.

“As watchdogs, the media critically scrutinize those in power, investigate and report on matters of public interest, and by doing so, contribute to strengthening democratic processes and institutions. Independent, free and pluralist media are vital pillar of democracy and an enabler of sustainable development.

“It is sad to see how Georgia, once a beacon of democracy in the South Caucasus, is backsliding toward authoritarianism-laws to protect media freedom are being eroded, physical and online attacks against journalists persist with impunity and the use of courts and the legal system to harass journalists and media outlets is on the rise,” reads the statement.

 

Image: The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tbilisi

Related story: Parliament approves amendments to Broadcasting Law, strengthening regulations on media

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