“The Commission considers that the actions of the Georgian authorities undermine the principles on which visa liberation is based, including respect for human rights and democratic principles,” stated European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert.

He added that the Commission intends to hold a technical meeting with the Georgian side on June 11 regarding the visa regime.

“In March 2026, the Commission suspended visa-free travel for Georgian holders of diplomatic service and official passports for an initial period of 12 months. This was after member states agreed to this. When a visa-free agreement is suspended, the Commission establishes something that we call an enhanced dialogue with the third country concerned, and the aim is to remedy the circumstances that have led to the suspension. In this context, a first meeting will be held on June 11 between the European Commission and a delegation of Georgian officials. So, this is what the meeting is about.

To recall, the Commission considers that the actions of the Georgian authorities undermine the principles on which visa liberation is based,
including respect for human rights and democratic principles. They are inconsistent with the norms and values of the Union, and they hamper the steady development of economic, humanitarian, cultural, scientific and other ties between the Union and Georgia.

This is a technical meeting which takes place in the process and in the context of the suspension. And maybe ask me after the meeting if I can give you a readout,” Markus Lammert stated.