The German "Social-Democratic Party," "Alliance 90/The Greens ," and the "Liberal-Democratic Party" have developed a draft resolution regarding Georgia, which the Bundestag will vote on October 10. The document evaluates the governance of "Georgian Dream" and states that the party's leadership "stirs up an atmosphere of fear with increasingly authoritarian actions." Additionally, it emphasizes that Germany "must carefully monitor the situation in Georgia to identify possible facts that could serve as a pretext for the imposition of targeted sanctions."

"Joining the European Union and NATO was the declared goal of all political forces in Georgia in the past. Over the years, polarization has increased between the ruling party, "Georgian Dream," the opposition, and a significant portion of civil society. The reason for the intensification of political controversy lies in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The goal of preserving the power of the party's founder and honorary chairman, Georgian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, is prioritized above Georgia's European future and democratic stability," the draft resolution states. It further indicates that "the German Bundestag believes that the final adoption of the so-called foreign influence law was a serious mistake, carried out despite massive, months-long protests from the people of Georgia, the veto of the President, the clear position of the European Union, and the unequivocal recommendation of the Venice Commission of the European Council". 

"This law is incompatible with the central values and democratic principles of the European Union, and it specifically contradicts the two priority steps agreed upon between Georgia and the European Union: ensuring the free action of civil society and combating disinformation directed against the European Union and its values. In spirit, this law aligns with the Russian "foreign agents" law. Thus, the government of Georgia has turned its back on the European Union, which contradicts the goal of European integration enshrined in the constitution and the cherished desire of the population," says the draft resolution developed by German legislators.

It also explains that the German Bundestag expects "the immediate cessation and prosecution of cases of intimidation, threats, and violence against members of civil society, journalists, the LGBTQIA+ community, and opposition politicians." The German Bundestag emphasizes that a free and independent civil society, as well as free and independent media, are integral parts of a stable democratic society and are necessary for critically covering the fundamental reforms needed for joining the European Union. It also condemns "the atmosphere of violence and intimidation in the streets of Tbilisi." In particular, the draft mentions that "the disproportionate use of force against demonstrators does not align with Georgia's international obligations regarding the protection of human rights."

"Targeted threats and violence for the purpose of intimidation, as well as large-scale slanderous campaigns in public and private spaces against individuals in civil society, the media, the opposition, and local employees of international organizations and their family members, are unacceptable. The leadership of "Georgian Dream" is attempting to create an atmosphere of fear by acting increasingly authoritatively and dividing society into friends and patriots versus enemies and traitors. Furthermore, the recent statement by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, about the desire to ban important opposition parties after the elections is absolutely unacceptable and incompatible with the European principle of democracy. Additionally, "Georgian Dream" incites fear against sexual minorities and uses disinformation and persecution of LGBTQIA+ individuals for electoral purposes. The German Bundestag considers the stigmatization of LGBTQIA+ people, driven by political agendas and the recent massive restriction of their rights, to be unacceptable. This further divides Georgian society," is mentioned in the draft resolution.

It should be noted that the document describes the upcoming parliamentary elections as a "roadblock" for the democratic and legal state of Georgia and indicates that "parliamentary elections should be held in a non-violent and fair environment."

"Georgia, as a candidate for EU membership, and a member state of the Council of Europe and the OSCE, must respect and protect these basic principles of democratic elections, taking into account the interests of its citizens. The German Bundestag welcomes Georgia's invitation to ODIHR to observe the parliamentary elections. The international community is called upon to carefully observe the adherence to democratic principles during the parliamentary elections in Georgia. The German Bundestag is ready to participate in election observation missions in Georgia," says the document, which calls on the German federal government not to make further progress with Georgia in the process of joining the European Union until the so-called law on the transparency of foreign influence is repealed. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to "carefully monitor the situation in Georgia in order to identify possible facts that could serve as a pretext for the imposition of targeted sanctions."

In its appeal to the federal government, the Bundestag also notes that "the formation of future relations with Georgia should depend on the freedom and fairness of the parliamentary elections". 

The draft resolution developed in the Bundestag refers to the "offshore law" adopted by the Parliament of Georgia and calls on the German government to "facilitate at the European level that, within the framework of the EU accession process, the Georgian government should be urged to withdraw the "offshore law" adopted in May 2024, which is related to economic transparency and corruption. "It weakens the struggle against corruption and creates opportunities for evasion of sanctions", says the document.