Salome Kandelaki, a distinguished alumna of the Natolin Fellowship Programme, offers a nuanced academic lens on Georgia’s ongoing journey toward deeper ties with the European Union. Her research emphasizes the importance of strategic policy formulation that balances domestic reforms with external EU expectations. Kandelaki highlights key areas where Georgia has demonstrated significant progress, notably in governance, judiciary independence, and anti-corruption measures, asserting these as critical building blocks for achieving sustainable European integration.

Drawing on her extensive expertise, Kandelaki underscores the multifaceted challenges that Georgia must navigate,…