The European Parliament adopted today a resolution “On democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia” with 495 votes in favor, 73 against and 86 abstentions.

Among others, the resolution calls for a freeze of EU funds to the Georgian government, for sanctions against Georgian Dream Honorary Chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili, for an assessment of Georgia’s fulfillment of visa liberalization benchmarks. It calls for “strict conditions to be placed on the disbursement of any future funding to the Georgian Government”.

The resolution also deals extensively with the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia and reiterates the EU’s “unwavering support” for the people of Georgia and their European aspirations.