The European Commission published a report on Georgia as part of a package of documents on the enlargement of the European Union (EU), confirming the actual suspension of the country's accession to the Union.
A day earlier, the Prime Minister of the Republic Irakli Kobkidze participated in the European Union Enlargement Summit in Brussels, where he confirmed the government's commitment to EU membership.
Georgia retains its candidate status, which was granted in December 2023, but since 2024, the process of joining the union has effectively been suspended.
The European Commission links the lack of progress in Georgia's European integration to internal political processes and a failure to implement previously proposed reforms.
According to Brussels, legislative changes adopted in the country limit the activities of public organizations and the media, and also tighten the rules of foreign funding and political activity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expressed concern about the content of the report, citing factual inaccuracies in the text and confirmed its willingness to continue a dialogue based on mutual respect.
Political differences limit official contacts between Tbilisi and Brussels, but do not lead to a complete cessation of interaction.
According to the European Commission report, the last meeting of the Georgia-EU Association Council, which monitors the implementation of the bilateral agreement, took place in February 2024.
In March 2026, visa-free entry for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports was suspended. However, visa-free short-term travel for citizens with normal biometric documents remains in effect.
At the same time, commercial and economic cooperation remains an important area in bilateral relations.
It is based on the association agreement, which establishes a deep and comprehensive free trade area.