Michael Roth calls for swift EU action following UK sanctions on Georgian officials

Michael Roth, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag, has urged Germany, France, and other EU member states to act promptly in response to the UK’s sanctions on senior Georgian officials. In a statement on X, Roth emphasized the need for coordinated European measures.

The UK announced sanctions today targeting five high-ranking Georgian officials, including the Minister and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. These individuals have been implicated in orchestrating violent attacks on journalists and peaceful protestors. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes, effectively barring the officials from entering the UK or engaging with its economy.

The UK’s decision aligns with a coordinated effort with the United States to address human rights abuses and political repression in Georgia.