Several lawmakers from EU Member States are urging the EU to reassess its visa-free regime with Georgia. Here are the main points:
- Call for Reevaluation
Lawmakers from EU countries have called on the European Union to reexamine the visa-free travel arrangement for Georgian citizens. - Concerns Over Irregular Migration
EU Member States cite concerns over rising irregular migration from Georgia as a primary reason for the review request. - Increase in Asylum Applications
Recently, EU countries have reported an increase in asylum applications from Georgian nationals, adding pressure to the asylum systems. - Rise in Criminal Activities
Lawmakers argue that visa-free access has contributed to increased criminal activities associated with certain groups of Georgian nationals. - Breach of Trust in EU-Georgia Relations
Some EU lawmakers believe that rising migration and crime undermine the trust that the EU places in visa-free arrangements. - Georgia’s Responsibility
The EU expects Georgia to better manage the movement of its citizens and to cooperate more closely in combating illegal migration and crime. - Potential Suspension
Lawmakers hint that if these concerns are not addressed, the EU might temporarily suspend Georgia’s visa-free status. - EU’s Visa Suspension Mechanism
The EU has a mechanism to suspend visa-free status with third countries if there is evidence of increased risks, which may be applied here. - Georgia’s Proactive Response
Georgian authorities have expressed willingness to cooperate with the EU and address migration issues to maintain visa-free privileges. - Future EU Decision
The EU will likely review the evidence and decide if adjustments to the visa-free arrangement are necessary for better security and migration control.
This situation highlights growing concerns within the EU regarding migration and security and Georgia’s role in addressing these issues.
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