06 November 2008
European Union and Georgia in a New Reality: Views of the Leading Political Parties of Georgia
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Caucasus Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Discussion paper arising from seminar organised by the Caucasus Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
After the Russian-Georgian War in August, 2008, the European Union has become a chief mediator in conflict. The European Union's role in the Caucasus region has significantly increased after elaboration of a peace plan by French President Nicholas Sarkozy and other developments. EU monitors are already observing the implementation of Sarkozy's plan. Besides, the European Union has pledged € 500 million aid for the reconstruction of Georgia.
What are the views of the leading political parties of Georgia on the future of EU-Georgia relations? What are the key issues that the political parties outline for this co-operation? What are the steps that Georgia itself should take for rapprochement with the European Union?
A round-table discussion with the participation of Georgia's leading political parties and representatives of the EU member states was organised on 10 October 2008 to address these issues.
