The ruling party is deliberately steering Georgia away from its European path and toward Russia's sphere of influence. The government's actions — including passing Russian-style laws targeting nongovernmental organizations and LGBTQ+ rights — represent democratic backsliding and betray the will of 80% of Georgians who support EU membership.

The government's decision protects Georgia's sovereignty against foreign interference and blackmail. The EU has been using accession talks and funding as tools to pressure Georgia into implementing unacceptable policies that would infringe on national dignity, while opposition groups are acting on foreign orders to destabilize the country.

The ruling party is deliberately steering Georgia away from its European path and toward Russia's sphere of influence. The government's actions — including passing Russian-style laws targeting nongovernmental organizations and LGBTQ+ rights — represent democratic backsliding and betray the will of 80% of Georgians who support EU membership.