The European Union (EU) has confirmed that it will discuss the matter of taking new measures against the Georgian government officials at its Foreign Affairs Council on December 16. This is noted in a statement issued by the European External Action Service.

The statement emphasizes that it was the ruling Georgian Dream party’s “course of action that led to the de facto halt of the EU accession process.”

"The persistent democratic backslide and the recent repressive means used by Georgian authorities have consequences for our bilateral relations. The EU will consider additional measures at the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council on 16 December," the statement added.

Also, it noted that the EU deplores the “repressive actions against protesters, media representatives and opposition leaders and calls for the immediate release of all detained individuals.”

“All allegations of torture and ill-treatment must be credibly investigated,” the statement noted.