Weimar Triangle Ministers Warn of 'De Facto Halt' to Georgia's EU Accession
By Messenger Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle countries, France, Germany, and Poland, issued a joint statement on Tuesday expressing deep concern over the Georgian Dream-led Parliament's adoption of new laws targeting foreign funding and political activity. The trio described the legislation as "evidence of the Georgian authorities' increasingly repressive approach toward civil society."
The statement, which supports a March 6 assessment by the European Union's High Representative, argues that the changes passed on March 4 represent a significant shift in government power. According to the ministers, these laws extend state control over civic life to an "unprecedented level" while damaging the rule of law.
"The new changes extend state control over political and civic activities in Georgia to an unprecedented level and undermine freedom of association and expression," the statement read. "They weaken the rule of law and place additional pressure on independent civil society, particularly on independent media, human rights defenders, experts, and service providers."
The ministers emphasized that the Georgian government is "deliberately violating" its promises to the European Union, specifically those outlined in the Association Agreement. They noted that the political direction taken by the ruling party since 2024 has already caused serious damage to the country's international standing.
"We remind that the course implemented by the Georgian government since 2024 has effectively brought its EU membership process to a halt, as explained in the European Council conclusions of 2024 and confirmed by the European Commission in the 2025 Enlargement Report," the statement added.
Despite the sharp criticism of the current leadership, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the country's population and its borders.
"We once again reaffirm our unwavering support for the Georgian people and civil society organizations, who work persistently for Georgia's democratic and European future," the statement read. "We also reaffirm our support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders."
