The policy brief Eastern neighbors join the race for visa-free travel to the EU by Dr. Marija Risteska provides a comparative overview of the state of play in the visa liberalization process in each of the six EaP countries. It also provides analysis of the state of political will in terms of supporting or opposing this process.
Labor Party of Georgia disapproves the Readmission Treaty with EU, which is in force from today and calls upon the government to nullify the agreement. The opposition party asserts the agreement will cause deportation of Georgian illegal immigrants from Europe.
The Labor Party sent the address with the demand to block the Readmission Treaty to the leaders of the EU member states and the EU embassy in Georgia.
Source Rustavi 2
At traditional briefing was held at the president’s administration today. President’s press speaker commented on several top issues, including the simplification of visa regime with the European Union.
Sources Press Office of the Administration of the Presindet of Georgia
Rustavi 2
The purpose of the Agreement is to facilitate the issuance of visas for an intended stay of no more than 90 days per period of 180 days to the citizens of Georgia.
The agreement does not apply for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The agreement defines a number of simplifies procedures for issuing visas.
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