EPP calls upon Georgian ruling majority to ensure introduction of electoral system that has support and trust of all stakeholders

European People’s Party (EPP) has issued a statement after the members of the Political Assembly (PA) met in Brussels on 3-4 February.

The EPP said it remains a strongsupporter of democracy in Georgia, therefore the party is strongly disappointed by the lack of political will of the ruling party to resolve the current political crises.

EPP urges authorities to meet the demands of Georgian citizens, civil society, the opposition and friends of Georgia.

“The EPP supports negotiations on the electoral system between the government and opposition, facilitated by the international community and calls upon the Georgian ruling majority to ensure the introduction of an electoral system that has the support and trust of all stakeholders and ensures maximum proportionality of parliamentary representation in time before the 2020 elections.