Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has reaffirmed Georgia’s goal of joining the European Union by 2030, stating that the country will meet over 90% of its Association Agreement obligations by 2028. However, he stressed that progress also depends on developments within the EU itself.

“Georgia will be ready for EU membership by 2030. The main issue is whether the EU itself will move in a different direction,” Kobakhidze said, expressing concern over current trends in democracy, human rights, and the economy within the Union.

He also criticized what he called “unjust treatment” of Georgia, referring to the EU’s initial refusal to grant candidate status in 2022, despite later acknowledging Georgia’s progress.

“We refused to join the war in 2022, and afterward, faced unprecedented blackmail. Other countries like Moldova and Bosnia received candidate status while Georgia was left behind. This is political pressure through European bureaucracy,” he claimed.

Kobakhidze accused EU institutions of promoting political agendas, including support for the United National Movement (UNM), saying the EU should not be associated with “hatred” or political interference.

He concluded by emphasizing that while Georgia remains committed to EU integration, mutual respect and fairness must underpin the process.