Germany imposes entry bans on Georgian officials responsible for crackdown of protesters

The German Foreign Ministry announced new entry bans on Georgian officials responsible for the crackdown on protesters, as demonstrations in Georgia continue for over three months.

In a statement released on social media, the ministry expressed concern over the situation, emphasizing that Georgian citizens have been protesting in favor of a European future while facing intimidation, arrests, and violence.

“For nearly three months, the people of Georgia have been protesting in favour of a future in the EU & against the course of the Georgian leadership. They continue to face intimidation, arrests & violence. Today, Germany imposed further entry bans on Georgian officials responsible for the crackdown,” the statement reads.

For nearly 3 months, the people of #Georgia have been protesting in favour of a future in the EU & against the course of the leadership. They continue to face intimidation, arrests & violence. Today, imposed further entry bans on officials responsible for the crackdown.

— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) March 24, 2025