During meetings in Luxembourg, a delegation from the Parliament of Georgia discussed bilateral parliamentary relations alongside wider Georgia–EU ties.
According to Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, the moment has come for the European Union to reconsider its flawed June 2024 decision to unilaterally suspend Georgia’s accession process.
The Speaker highlighted that the Luxembourg authorities’ position aligns with Georgia’s view that fair treatment must serve as the primary guiding principle for EU institutions.
“First and foremost, I am delighted to visit Luxembourg for a second time. My first visit took place four years ago, and I am glad to be here today leading the Georgian parliamentary delegation at the invitation of the President of the Luxembourg Parliament. We met with the President of the Luxembourg Parliament, members of parliament, and committee chairs. We discussed bilateral relations, including parliamentary cooperation, and naturally, in this context, we also addressed relations with the European Union,” Papuashvili said.
“As in Belgium, we once again voiced our concerns regarding the EU’s decision in June 2024 to unilaterally freeze the integration process. That was an incorrect, unjustified, and unfair decision. Furthermore, the timing of that decision was intended to interfere in Georgia’s electoral process and influence its outcome. However, I believe the moment has come for the European Union to reconsider this flawed decision. It is an undeniable fact—and the very essence of European values—that confrontation can never be the right path.
The European Union is built on dialogue, fairness, and discussion. It is wrong for certain EU leaders today to try to weaponise the integration process as a tool of confrontation. Therefore, we are pleased that the stance of the Luxembourg authorities, as well as its parliament, mirrors our own: that fair treatment is the core principle that should guide EU institutions, and that dialogue and discussion are the only correct way forward. The answer never lies in confrontation; answers are always found through discussion, and today we had the opportunity to speak with our colleagues on many issues,” Papuashvili continued.
When asked about Luxembourg’s perspective on the current state of Georgia–EU relations, Papuashvili noted: “Of course, they express regret, as Georgia, as a candidate country, is currently being hindered from participating fully in the processes necessary for integration.”
Papuashvili added that “the Luxembourg government, its Foreign Minister, and Parliament are acting precisely as a European nation should, asking probing questions rather than accepting ready-made answers supplied by various politically interested groups.”
“We are delighted to have a friend in Luxembourg, and in the Luxembourg Parliament, that understands our situation, including our complex geopolitical environment, and supports our aspirations toward European integration,” Papuashvili concluded.
