Citizens of Georgia are collectively seeking asylum in the European Union, fearing the so-called “Russian invasion”. The newspaper writes about it “Kommersant”.
According to the publication, 28,797 residents of the republic applied for asylum in EU countries last year, which is almost double that in 2021.
It was noted that the EU evaluated 18,850 applications of Georgian citizens, but only 468 received refugee status.
According to the newspaper, mostly Georgians seek asylum in the EU due to “Russia’s occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia”, former regions of the Republic of Georgia (most Western countries see these regions as occupied), as well as social and health problems. exists. , political persecution, etc.
Most often, Georgian citizens seek asylum in Germany and France.
Georgia has a visa-free regime with the European Union since March 2017.
On September 15, 2008, the Presidents of Russia and South Ossetia signed the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Moscow. On September 17, the Russian leader signed a similar document with the president of Abkhazia. Later, the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia was recognized by the authorities of Nicaragua, Venezuela, the Republic of Nauru and Syria. More details – in the material “Newspapers.Ru”.