Over 50 Members of Parliament from various European countries have collaboratively endorsed a declaration through PACE, signaling a significant move towards advocating for Georgia’s expulsion from the Council of Europe. This unprecedented coalition explicitly criticizes Georgia’s recent political trajectory, raising concerns over democratic backsliding and governance issues. The declaration outlines a series of demands and conditions, urging immediate reforms to safeguard democratic norms and human rights standards.

The document highlights key grievances that have prompted the MPs’ actions, including alleged interference in judicial independence, media freedom erosion, and troubling election irregularities. The signatories emphasize the following core issues:

  • Compromise of Rule of Law: Systemic undermining of judicial…