Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2933(RSP)
Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud
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 28 November 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 28 November 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
28 November 2024 · decision 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud
Adopted 444 for · 72 against · 82 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text condemns the alleged electoral fraud and calls on Georgia's authorities to address the irregularities and uphold democratic standards.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The only substantive change adds a call for President Zourabichvili to pardon Saakashvili. The other changes are formal or wording: a date is completed and a decimal separator is corrected.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 28 Nov 2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Georgia's democratic crisis after the 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, which it says were marred by fraud and did not reflect the will of the people.
Tabled for plenary· 26 Nov 2024
Tabled for plenary· 22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2024
AI summary:Parliament refuses to recognise the results of Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, citing systematic violations and fraud, and calls for new elections under international supervision within a year.
Tabled for plenary· 22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections as not meeting international standards, citing voter intimidation, fraud, and imbalance. It calls for an international investigation, new elections, and reversal of anti-democratic laws.
Tabled for plenary· 22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the reported electoral fraud in Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, considers the results illegitimate, and calls for an international investigation and re-run of the elections.
Tabled for plenary· 22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns violations during Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections and calls for a full independent investigation, refusing to recognise results until violations are addressed.
Tabled for plenary· 22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses Georgia's democratic crisis after the October 2024 parliamentary elections, noting alleged fraud and concerning laws. It calls for dialogue, respect for results, and addressing recommendations.
Tabled for plenary· 22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses Georgia's democratic crisis after the 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, which it says were marred by fraud and irregularities. It calls for an EU election follow-up mission, suspension of high-level contacts, and targeted sanctions.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
28 November 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 28 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2024Adopted text TA10-0054/2024
13 November 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2933(RSP)