The EU talked about the possible abolition of visa-free travel with Georgia

The European Union (EU) allows the abolition of the visa-free regime with Georgia after the adoption of a new law on foreign agents, European Parliament deputy Tomasz Zdechowski told Izvestia.

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"The process of liberalizing the EU visa regime is closely linked to the continuous implementation of specific benchmarks, including the rule of law, respect for human rights and the functioning of democratic institutions. If the adoption of the law on foreign agents is assessed as a serious departure from these obligations, the EU has mechanisms to initiate the suspension process," Zdechowski said.

According to him, the association does not exclude the introduction of new sanctions against Tbilisi if the document is adopted.

On March 18, the Parliament of Georgia adopted the bill on foreign agents in the second reading. The ruling Georgian Dream party said it plans to consider the final (third) draft in early April.

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