The purpose of European Parliament resolutions is to create noise and foster an imaginary reality in society, believes Levan Makhashvili, Chairman of the Georgian Parliament’s European Integration Committee.

Makhashvili stated that during debates on Georgia in the European Parliament, politically biased statements disconnected from reality were made.

“What we’ve been watching in the European Parliament over the past two days is nothing new. In April and May, the same draft resolution was discussed extensively within the committee and political group meetings. So, we haven’t heard anything new. What we did hear were debates about an imaginary truth, filled with politically biased statements that were detached from reality.

At the same time, what we heard from the European Commissioner, for example, can be said to be a fact – that there is a need and necessity for dialogue.

Therefore, we call on both the European Commission and certain critically minded forces not to sulk like small children despite their electoral defeat. Let’s sit around the table, face reality, see why new legislation became necessary, and find a way out together.

Georgia – we, the government – have always been and remain ready for open, sincere, and fair dialogue. I can assess the significance of this document based on what role the European Parliament plays in shaping the European Union’s foreign policy. Legally, it has no role whatsoever. Therefore, this resolution has no significance, legal basis, or obligation for the Commission or anyone else. But what they often do is create noise. They create noise with these resolutions and thereby generate a perception of imaginary reality in society, both here and abroad. With such resolutions, which are full of biased events, assessments, and often lies, they discredit themselves. Naturally, the weight and significance of these resolutions diminish with each successive one. Then don’t be surprised that we often don’t attach particular weight to such documents that the European Parliament adopts,” Levan Makhashvili noted.

Yesterday, July 8, debates on Georgia took place in the European Parliament in connection with the European Commission’s 2023 and 2024 reports. Additionally, a draft resolution was published on the European Parliament’s website, which will be voted on today. Among other issues, the draft resolution includes demands for new parliamentary elections, Saakashvili’s release, and recognition of Salome Zourabichvili’s legitimacy. The draft resolution also contains an appeal to the opposition regarding local elections.