Statement by the Chair of the Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, MEP Marina KALJURAND, on the ECHR ruling in the 'Georgia vs. Russia' case over the August 2008 war.
Brussels, 22 January 2021 - "Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a historic judgment in the inter-State case of 'Georgia vs. Russia (II)', in the context of the August 2008 war.
This much awaited ruling highlights two important elements.
JOINT STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MEP David McALLISTER, THE CHAIR OF THE DELEGATION FOR RELATIONS WITH THE SOUTH CAUCASUS, MEP Marina KALJURAND, THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT'S STANDING RAPPORTEUR ON GEORGIA, MEP Sven MIKSER, AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT'S LEAD MEMBER FOR DEMOCRACY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN GEORGIA, MEP Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL,
on the second round of the parliamentary elections held on 21 November in Georgia.
Brussels, 23 November 2020 - "The second round of the parliamentary elections took place on Saturday in Georgia for the remainder of 17 seats still to be allocated under the majoritarian system.
Once again, we would like to congratulate Georgia, a key ally of the EU, on organising
these elections despite a challenging epidemiological context.
Joint Statement by the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, MEP David McAllister, the Chair of the Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, MEP Marina Kaljurand, the European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur on Georgia, MEP Sven Mikser, and the European Parliament's lead Member for democracy support activities in Georgia, MEP Viola von Cramon-Taubadel, on the first round of the parliamentary elections held on 31 October in Georgia.
Brussels, 1 November 2020 - "We would like to congratulate Georgia, a key ally of the EU, on successfully organising the first round of the parliamentary elections despite a difficult epidemiological context.
After the signing of a historic agreement between Georgia's main political parties on 8 March, and the subsequent adoption in early summer of an election reform package that took into account some of the OSCE/ODIHR's past recommendations, it was a pivotal moment to assess the commitment of both authorities and political parties to uphold democratic processes and
the rule of law.
Brussels, 28 October 2020 - "I strongly condemn the continuing violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan, disrespecting the ceasefires agreed on 10, 17 and 25 October, and offer my deepest condolences for the lives that have been lost. Attacks on civilian population centres are totally unacceptable and must stop immediately and agreements made must be kept.
I urge both sides to halt all military actions, abandon inflammatory rhetoric and work with the Minsk Group Co-Chairs in order to re-start substantive negotiations as soon as possible.
on the resumption of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Brussels, 27 September 2020 - "We are greatly concerned about today's renewed escalation of violence on the line of contact, which, according to reports, has yet again led to the deaths of military personnel and civilians.
We express our deep condolences to the families of the victims. We call for an immediate halt to these military confrontations.
We express our deep condolences to the families of the victims, and call for an immediate halt to these military confrontations.
Brussels, 29 June 2020 - "We welcome the historic step that the Parliament of Georgia has made today by enacting the Constitutional amendments on the electoral system that will be applicable for the next parliamentary elections in October.
Georgian MPs have cleared the third and final reading by casting 117 votes in favour
out of 150.