Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2822(RSP)
The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 9 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 October 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 October 2024 · decision 2
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
Adopted 495 for · 73 against · 86 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution rejects the 'family values' law as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and civil liberties, and notes risks from the foreign influence law for NGOs and media.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The resolution now explicitly condemns the Georgian Dream party's impeachment efforts against President Zourabishvili. It also broadens the grounds for sanctions on Ivanishvili to cover activities benefiting Russia.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The new version adds extensive new recitals and paragraphs detailing democratic backsliding, foreign influence law, and election concerns. It removes original paragraphs on visa suspension, election expectations, and sanctions, replacing them with more detailed calls for investigations and funding freezes. It adds new paragraphs on media freedom, election observation, and Russia's influence, while rephrasing existing ones. The other changes are formal: updated recital numbering and rephrasing without altering substance.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Oct 2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding, including the 'transparency of foreign influence' law, the 'family values and protection of minors' law, and electoral code changes, and calls for their repeal.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Oct 2024
Tabled for plenary· 4 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0079/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns Georgia's adoption of laws on foreign influence and family values, and electoral changes, calling them incompatible with EU values and a threat to democracy.
Tabled for plenary· 4 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses deep concern about democratic backsliding in Georgia, particularly laws on foreign influence and family values, and attacks on civil society and media.
Tabled for plenary· 4 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's adoption of laws on 'transparency of foreign influence' and 'family values and protection of minors', which it says contradict EU values and democratic principles.
Tabled for plenary· 4 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia ahead of its October 2024 elections. It calls for free and fair elections, rejects recent laws on foreign influence and family values, and urges dialogue with the EU.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0070/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's adoption of laws on 'transparency of foreign influence' and 'family values and protection of minors', the abolition of gender quotas, and changes to the Central Election Commission, saying they are incompatible with EU norms and values.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0074/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses Georgia's sovereignty and rejects claims of democratic backsliding, calling for EU non-interference in Georgia's internal affairs.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding, especially the foreign agents law, and calls for free elections, sanctions on officials, and support for civil society.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
9 October 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Oct 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0070/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0074/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0079/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2024Adopted text TA10-0017/2024
8 October 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2822(RSP)