Georgia’s Foreign Ministry has criticized the European Commission’s 2026 enlargement report, accusing it of containing factual inaccuracies and biased assessments that reinforce anti-Georgian narratives and undermine prospects for constructive dialogue between Tbilisi and Brussels.
Axar.az reports, citing Georgia Today, that in a statement released on November 4, the ministry said the Georgian government would study the report in detail and submit substantiated comments to the European Commission.
The statement said the European Commission’s report assesses progress made by candidate and potential candidate countries, including Georgia, toward EU membership. It added that the assessment is based on information provided by the countries themselves and work conducted through dialogue mechanisms established under the EU-Georgia Association Agreement.
The ministry criticized the EU for failing to hold any meetings with Georgia under the Association Agreement during the reporting period, citing the suspension of political dialogue following the European Council conclusions of June 27, 2024. It argued that the absence of such meetings significantly limits the European Commission’s ability to objectively assess the country’s progress.
The ministry also rejected the report’s characterization of the Georgian government’s actions as “state capture,” arguing that an administration elected with a significant public mandate is fulfilling its obligations to the state and its voters.
It further accused the report of relying on selective analysis to politicize legal matters and interfere in Georgia’s internal affairs, saying this undermines the principle of the rule of law.
The statement also criticized the report’s description of Georgian politicians’ responses to actions taken against the country by various actors as “hostile rhetoric.” The ministry said such characterizations undermine freedom of expression, erode trust, and damage the foundations of the partnership between Georgia and the European Union.
It should be noted that Georgia's accession process to the European Union has effectively stalled.
Source: en.axar.az
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