Michael Gahler, a member of the European Parliament and a member of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats), says that Georgia’s Western friends are waiting for the release of political prisoners needed for free elections.

“They are testing the waters whether the Western friends of Georgia continue to expect also the release of political prisoners. They do. It is a must if free and fair elections are to be held

All parties should adhere to the text and spirit of the 8 March agreement. It is a litmus test for Ivanishvili’s and Georgian dream’s true intentions”, - twitted Michael Gahler.