The European Union Ambassador to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński, expressed hope that Georgia will avoid the scenario seen in Belarus, where the EU did not recognize the elections. Herczyński stated that “this is the worst-case scenario,” adding, “I hope it doesn’t come to that in Georgia.”
Herczyński also echoed the EU’s stance, noting that the Union is closely monitoring developments and is prepared to respond. He mentioned that “all options are being considered,” including the temporary suspension of visa-free travel.
Press Secretary of the European External Action Service, Peter Stano, told POLITICO that the European Union is closely monitoring the developments in Georgia and is ready to respond accordingly. He mentioned that all options are being considered, including the temporary suspension of visa liberalization.