The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the European Commission`s [EC] report on the progress made by candidate countries, including Georgia, towards European Union membership.

"On November 4, 2026, the EC published a joint communication on enlargement policy, which includes a report on the efforts made by candidate and potential candidate countries, including Georgia, on their path towards EU accession.

As is known, the EC`s report reflects the progress achieved over the year, based on information submitted by candidate countries, as well as on work carried out within the framework of the dialogue formats established by the Association Agreement with the European Union.

During the reporting period, the EU side once again failed to hold any of the meetings stipulated by the Association Agreement at any level [citing the European Council`s conclusions of June 27, 2024, as grounds for suspending dialogue with the Georgian side].

This significantly limits the EC’s ability to objectively assess progress. It is concerning that the EC’s report, containing factual inaccuracies and erroneous assessments, contributes to the reinforcement of anti-Georgian narratives, which, in turn, narrows the scope for constructive engagement and dialogue between the EU and Georgia.

It is unacceptable for the European Commission`s report to attempt to characterise the governance of the state by an administration elected by the people with a significant mandate as state capture, when, in any democratic society, such governance is an obligation of an elected government towards both the state and its own voters", - says the Ministry.

It also expressed concern that the report, based on what it described as a selective analysis, had facilitated attempts to politicise legal issues, an approach it said undermined the rule of law and constituted an overt attempt to interfere in the country`s internal affairs.

"Characterising the responses of Georgian politicians to actions directed against Georgia by various actors as hostile rhetoric constitutes an attack on the principle of freedom of expression. It serves to undermine trust and damages the foundations of the partnership between Georgia and the European Union.

Although the section of the enlargement report concerning Georgia had largely been used to voice as biased assessments and reinforce political speculation, the Georgian side would examine the EC`s report in detail and submit substantiated comments to the Commission.

We reaffirm the readiness of the Georgian authorities for an open and constructive dialogue with the EU, based on mutual respect", - says the agency.