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GEO4EU training on EU rule of law benchmarking
03/12/2024

Supporting Georgian civil society and deepening their knowledge of the EU is more important than ever, especially in these uncertain times. The training component of the GEO4EU project contributes to this.

Georgia's accession process to the European Union has currently been halted as a result of the the ‘foreign agents’ law and the anti-LGTBQIA+ law. The Georgian government's announcement to put the EU integration process on hold until 2028 raises concerns that repression against civil society and marginalised groups will continue to intensify. These developments make it even more important to increase Georgian civil society's knowledge of European standards on the rule of law in order to strengthen its monitoring and advocacy capacities.

The first of three training sessions took place on 21 and 22 November 2024 in Tbilisi. The first session covered the definition and shaping of European values, as well as the importance of EU benchmarking in this area. The trainers Vano Chkhikvadze (Civil Society Foundation) and Professor Dr Adam Łazowski (University of Westminster) provided practical tools for monitoring the democratisation process in Georgia.

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Laura Worsch
Research Associate
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About the GEO4EU – Georgian Civil Society for EU Integration project: Georgia was granted EU candidate status in December 2023. However, the path to EU membership is challenging. In this crucial geopolitical moment, the project GEO4EU supports Georgian civil society in the country's EU integration process.

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