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World Questions

World Questions: Georgia

Sep 17, 2023
Leading Georgian politicians and academics discuss Georgia's desire to join the EU, challenges of political polarization, maintaining good relations while pursuing EU membership, concerns about occupied regions, resilience and uniqueness of Georgia, and its captivating polyphonic singing and vibrant traditional dance.
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  • Georgia seeks EU membership and faces the challenge of fulfilling 12 recommendations to achieve candidate status.
  • Georgia aims to maintain good relations with neighboring countries while pursuing EU membership and closer ties with the West, but the opposition criticizes the government for adopting a pro-Russian stance.

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Georgia's aspiration for EU membership

Georgia seeks membership in the EU and has gained support from 80% of its population. The country faces the challenge of fulfilling the EU's 12 recommendations to achieve candidate status. The government highlights its efforts towards European integration, while the opposition calls for more action on issues like media pluralism and judicial reform. The outcome of the decision will depend on factors like geopolitics and Georgia's fulfillment of the recommendations.

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