“The accession process depends on the actions of the government. Of course, society is important, but society does not negotiate, therefore, society must realize the importance of representative government if it wants to move in the European direction,” - the ex-European Parliamentarian Anna Fotyga said in "Tbilisi Rums", where the McCain Institute, the George Bush Institute and the Economic The Policy Research Center (EPRC) is hosting the 8th Tbilisi International Conference, entitled "Transitional Year".

In addition, as she noted, sanctions are never an appropriate response to rhetoric, although the current situation in Georgia is cause for concern.

"Sanctions are not an appropriate response to the rhetoric. However, yes, we are concerned because it was the Georgian government that applied to the EU for candidate status, Georgia did not want to be left alone outside the club of new candidate countries Ukraine and Moldova. The process is not easy and requires some time. However, I think the Georgian people are ready, we know the statistics and the poll results, we know that the Georgian people are pro-European and support the Euro-Atlantic direction of the country.

It is up to the Georgian people to make a choice and the process of joining depends on the actions of the government. Of course, society is important, but society does not negotiate, therefore, society must realize the importance of representative government if it wants to move in the European direction. We observe and support the Georgian society, but we cannot make a choice instead of the Georgian people," said Fotiga.

As for Bidzina Ivanishvili's role in Georgian politics, according to Fotyga, oligarchy is harmful to both economy and social order.

"It is always in my statement that one person, an oligarch, is harmful to the economy and social order. In Europe, we do not recognize this kind of social order, therefore, it is up to the Georgians to decide this issue as well. We had several statements in the European Parliament, and I am sure that the new European Parliament will repeat these statements. ", - said Fotyga.