Andrej Mamikins, a member of Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, says that Georgia has big support in the European Parliament that is very important.

“I am happy that we reached wide consensus about Georgia. We will have interesting debates today. I wish success to Georgia and Georgian people,” Mamikins told First Channel. He added that discussions would be held both about successes and those spheres where Georgia still has shortcomings and problems.

Implementation of Georgia-EU Association Agreement is being discussed during the plenary session of the European Parliament today. Andrej Mamikins is the author of the report.

The report was prepared based on the meetings with members of the European Parliament, representatives of the Georgian authorities and oppositional leaders.

In general, implementation of the Association Agreement by Georgia is evaluated as positive. However, the document calls on the Georgian government to resolve the problems related to labor rights, environmental protection, and gender discrimination.

Implementation of Georgia-EU Association Agreement was approved by the Foreign Relations Committee of the European Parliament on October 9. Forty-three member of the Committee voted for the report, 7 – against.

The European Parliament expresses readiness to assist Georgia in process of carrying out of reforms.