On 10 June 2026, The Left group in the European Parliament tabled two amendments to the draft report on Georgia (A10-0140/2026) that fundamentally challenge the report's critical stance on the Georgian government. The amendments introduce a principle of non-interference in Georgia's internal affairs and explicitly reject the EU's suspension of visa-free travel for holders of Georgian official passports, calling the measure counterproductive.
Amendment 1 proposes a new paragraph 1a stating that Georgia's future must be determined by its people "free from external pressure or interference," directly countering the draft report's framing of the EU as a legitimate actor pushing for democratic standards. Amendment 2 adds a new paragraph 12a that rejects the European Commission's decision to suspend visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic, service, and official passports, arguing it risks "deepening political confrontation" and urging dialogue instead.
The amendments represent a clear divergence from the likely centrist and right-wing consensus that underpins the original report, which typically supports strong EU conditionality in response to democratic erosion in Georgia. As only The Left group has submitted amendments, no comparison across political groups is possible at this stage.
The draft report, authored by rapporteur Rasa Juknevičienė, is expected to be debated and voted on in plenary later this year. The amendments will be considered alongside the original text, with the final resolution shaping the European Parliament's position on EU-Georgia relations, including the use of visa restrictions as a policy tool.
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