Several non-governmental organizations addressed politicians involved in the mediation process. The NGOs urged the political sides to agree on a 6-point framework document drafted by the European Council President Charles Michel to resolve the current political crisis.

The NGPs believe that these points will also make the political system more consensus-oriented in the future.

According to the NGOs, the political crisis is deepening. The failure of the first round of mediation left many people disappointed.

“Instead of trying to find a compromise, the parties are instead imposing red lines. This approach suggests that there is no motivation to reach an agreement. The country stands before major social, economic, and foreign policy challenges. Independent and effective institutions are the prerequisite to overcoming these challenges. The ongoing political crisis poses significant risks to the stability and democratic development of the country,” reads the address. 

The NGOs urge the sides to take advantage of the opportunity which the second round of mediation provides and agree on the EU-proposed points, so that the country can return to the normal life.

The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA), Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia), Human Rights Education and Monitoring Centre (EMC), International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) and Liberal Academy Tbilisi signed the address.