The European Parliament has adopted a resolution titled "The situation of media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli," with 324 votes in favor, 25 against, and 87 abstentions.

The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, who was arrested during pro-European protests in January 2025 and faces a prison sentence of up to seven years. MEPs described her detention as politically motivated and procedurally flawed, citing concerns over due process and reports of inhumane treatment, including a 38-day hunger strike.

The document also condemns the Georgian government’s broader crackdown on media and civil society, specifically referencing the adoption of restrictive laws such as the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), changes to broadcasting legislation, and the criminalization of NGO funding.

Key points of the resolution include:

• A demand for the repeal of all repressive legislation.

• A call for the release of all political prisoners, including high-profile figures like Mikheil Saakashvili, Nika Melia, Nika Gvaramia, Zurab Japaridze, and activist Mate Devidze.

• A condemnation of the government’s use of propaganda, political persecution, and media suppression, with warnings of accelerating democratic backsliding.

• A request for EU sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders and officials responsible for the crackdown.

• An appeal for the EU to increase support for independent media and civil society in Georgia.

The resolution will be forwarded to EU institutions, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, and Georgian leadership.