EU integration and membership is the strong will of over 80% of Georgians, said European Parliament member Viola von Cramon.
“Thank you Chairman Kuchava for restoring the symbol of this will. It is even more important that the Constitution of Georgia is fully safeguarded and freedom of expression guaranteed for all,” MEP Cramon tweeted.
MEP Cramon echoed the recent developments in Georgia. Anti-Tbilisi Pride members took down and burnt the European Union flag outside the Georgian Parliament minutes after the LGBT+ community solidarity rally ended on Tuesday. Counter-demonstrators tried to pierce the so-called silent rally, but the police stopped them to avoid skirmishes.
The solidarity rally came after anti-Tbilisi Pride members amassed at Parliament to disrupt the March of Dignity, the final event of Tbilisi Pride Week on July 5. The tension mounted as they stormed Pride and Shame movement offices. Interior Ministry urged Pride organizers to cancel the event due to security risks.
Tbilisi Pride later axed the march as ” the authorities did not ensure the security of the community.”
?????#EU integration & membership is the strong will of over 80% of #Georgians. Thank you Chairman @kkuchava for restoring the symbol of this will. It is even more important that the Constitution of #Georgia is fully safeguarded and freedom of expression guaranteed for all. https://t.co/jdIggZuRB7
— Viola von Cramon (@ViolavonCramon) July 7, 2021
