“In Georgia there is a clear democratic backsliding. The next election will be the moment of truth and the Georgian people will have to decide which way they want to go: towards Europe or getting away from Europe. This is, for us, an important moment and for the Georgians even more, because it is the future of the country which is at stake”. – European Union External Action is publishing press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of the European Council meeting on October 17.
“The [European] Council will discuss about Ukraine and the Middle East, Georgia and Venezuela, which are four issues that matter from the point of view of our external relations.” – reads the statement.