Kobakhidze rejects EU report as Georgia's integration is suspended

European Commission confirms suspension of Georgia's EU integration

The European Commission published its 2026 enlargement package on 4 November, confirming that Georgia’s EU integration process is currently suspended. The report assesses that the situation in the country has deteriorated compared to the previous year.

According to the findings, Georgia has taken no steps to implement the nine requirements necessary to advance its EU accession process. This assessment of stalled progress was released by the Commission on 4 November.

Report cites three years of democratic regression

These issues, alongside concerns regarding judicial independence, have occurred for the third consecutive year.

Georgian authorities failed to implement the recommendations provided in the previous year. The country has not fully aligned with sanctions against Russia and has increased direct flights to that nation. Some Georgian companies now appear on EU sanctions lists.

This policy excludes areas related to fundamental reforms.

EU Ambassador criticizes ruling party's anti-EU rhetoric

EU Ambassador to Georgia Paweł Herczyński said the accession process relies on the European Union's evaluation of a candidate country rather than the country's own assessment. He said Georgia must adopt European legislation instead of laws from countries such as Russia, China, or the United States.

Herczyński said the 'Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence' is incompatible with EU legislation. The European Union warned Georgia about this law in 2023 before the ruling party reintroduced it.

Herczyński said the party uses rhetoric about a "deep state" and "global war party".

Herczyński expressed concern over ongoing Constitutional Court proceedings regarding a request to ban opposition parties.

Herczyński said Kobakhidze's mention of dialogue is positive but the ruling party has emptied the concept of substance. He said a "smear campaign" must end for dialogue to resume.

Brussels considers new measures against Georgia

The European Union plans to discuss potential new measures against Georgia in January, according to EU official Kallas. Kallas noted that the country is currently on a "collision course" with the European Union.

The European Commission's report specifically requested the release of all detained individuals, including journalists, politicians, and activists.

Georgia's stalled path to EU accession

Despite this, Prime Minister Kobakhidze claimed at the Euronews EU Enlargement Summit that he was "very committed" to Georgia's EU accession path.

Kobakhidze expressed optimism at the summit regarding a potential change in the European Union's approach toward Georgia. However, he did not offer a plan to improve relations with Brussels.

EU Ambassador Paweł Herczyński identified Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova as the current frontrunners in the EU accession process.