Deputy Speaker Gia Volsky urged President Salome Zurabishvili to maintain silence as the European Commission prepares to announce whether Georgia will be invited to begin EU membership talks. The forthcoming EC report is expected to clarify Georgia’s readiness to advance toward candidacy in the European Union process.
Volsky described a period of quiet restraint as an honorable stance by the president. He challenged Zurabishvili to reflect on the implications of public statements, arguing that some remarks could undermine Georgia’s standing on the path to EU integration. He asserted that opposition forces were united in supporting a candidacy that would empower the country’s democratic evolution, noting that rejection could spur a broader political response aimed at safeguarding Georgia’s future direction.
Earlier, the president had called on citizens to come together at a gathering in Tbilisi on November 8. The appeal reflected a broader effort to mobilize public participation in the political process as Georgia weighs its European future.
From the Georgian side, officials stressed that the nation’s drive toward EU engagement remains intact. They highlighted that Georgia’s people have repeatedly demonstrated their desire to align with European norms and standards, emphasizing that the eventual choice will reflect the will of the populace and the country’s long-term interests.
In late October, Irakli Kobakhidze, head of the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party, expressed optimism about the chances of obtaining candidate status. He reiterated that government authorities are hopeful about securing a pathway to EU candidacy, framing the process as a shared national project that requires sustained consensus and steady steps forward in alignment with European criteria. Previously, dialogue around Georgia’s political path included discussions about potential legal and procedural challenges, underscoring the seriousness with which national leaders and institutions treat the EU accession process.