1. News stories
   

   Rebuilding stronger and more democratic societies

   Today we celebrate the International Day of Democracy. As the world slowly recovers from the outbreak of the pandemic, we are confronted with the multiple threats posed to democracy in societies across the world. It is time to ensure that the universal democratic values we uphold are defended to

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/09/2021

2. Joint Statements

   International Day of Democracy: Joint statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Vice-President Dubravka Šuica

   Whether you care about climate change, jobs, the economy, or racial and social justice, your voice will only be heard and your vote will only count if you live in a democracy.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 14/09/2021

3. News stories
   

   International Literacy Day: narrowing the digital divide

   Ensuring access to technology-enabled literacy learning opportunities is central to a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 07/09/2021

4. Remarks

   Remarks by EU Ambassador Carl Hartzell following today’s parliamentary vote in first reading on the post-19 April Agreement constitutional amendments

   Today, the Georgian Parliament voted in first reading on a number of important constitutional amendments that were tabled following the 19 April Agreement mediated by the European Union. Unfortunately, the key amendment on the election modalities of the Prosecutor General of Georgia was withdrawn.

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to GEORGIA - Publication date: 07/09/2021

5. Local Statements

   Ambassador Carl Hartzell calls for the reopening of all crossing points at the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line

   Today we mark the two-year anniversary of the closing of the Odzisi crossing point at the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line (ABL). Prior to the closure, up to 400 crossings would take place on average every day. For the past two years, ethnic Georgian residents of the Akhalgori District

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to GEORGIA - Publication date: 05/09/2021

6. Remarks

   Remarks by Ambassador Carl Hartzell after signature of 19 April Agreement by UNM party chairman

   As you know, today the UNM party Chairman signed the 19 April agreement, mediated by the European Union. He did this on behalf of his party, including all UNM parliamentarians and without  reservations.   This means now that 147 out of 150 elected Members of the Georgian Parliament have, at one

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to GEORGIA - Publication date: 02/09/2021

7. Remarks

   Remarks by EU Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Julien Crampes on the notification by the Georgian Government to refrain from requesting the payment of EUR 75 million EU macro-financial assistance

   The Government of Georgia notified the European Union of its decision to refrain from requesting EUR 75 million in EU macro-financial assistance. This amount was due to be disbursed before 30 September 2021, should Georgia have been in compliance with the mutually agreed commitments taken by its

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to GEORGIA - Publication date: 31/08/2021

8. News stories
   

   Freedom of belief, freedom of religion – not fear

   As the world still responds to the effects of the global pandemic, the human rights of many who have a religion or hold humanistic and/or atheistic beliefs are increasingly threatened. On the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief, the EU stands

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/08/2021

9. News stories
   

   World Humanitarian Day – No medals, no records, no podiums: Just saving lives

   On the 19th of August, we celebrate those who dedicate their time, effort and skills to others. Humanitarian workers may not be Olympic athletes, but on their working marathons, they often put their lives at stake to protect others. They thrive not to achieve the best time, but the most effective

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/08/2021

10. News stories
    

    #EUBeachCleanup – Inspiring global change to save marine life

    What started as a symbolic gesture in a few countries, with a few volunteers, has now become a global movement, involving hundreds of people and collecting tons of waste on beaches, rivers and lakes across the world, reaching more than 80 countries in the 2019 edition. On the 18th of August, we

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/08/2021

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