"Georgia’s democratic institutions have been consolidated, and a comprehensive legislative framework for human rights and antidiscrimination has been adopted. Implementation and consolidation of existing legislation will strengthen the independence of the judiciary and ensure the effective rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, in line with Georgia's Association Agenda commitments," the Association Implementation Report on Georgia said.
"It's been only 5 months since our Association Agreement fully entered into force last July, and today's report recognises the sustained work of the Georgian authorities. Still, some important legislation needs to be passed, and some additional measures taken. Implementing reforms is not always easy, and requires determination and leadership, but it is bringing countless new opportunities to our peoples," EU Foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said, commenting on the report.
On June 27, 2014, Brussels and Tbilisi signed the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, which entered into force in July 1. The European Commission proposed to lift visa regime for Georgian citizens in March.
On July 7, the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs recommended to grant visa-free travel to the residents of Ukraine, Georgia and Kosovo.
The EU-Georgia Association Council is set to convene on December 2.
