GEORGIA AND THE EU’S EASTERN PARTNERSHIP: A PATHWAY TO CLOSER INTEGRATION

Authors

  • Valentina Beradze
  • George Katsitadze

Keywords:

European Integration, democracy, Georgia, Eastern Partnership, European Union

Abstract

The relationship between Georgia and the European Union has been developing with significant achievements over the years. The cooperation between the two sides has been strengthened and reached a high level after Georgia’s inclusion in the EU’s Eastern Partnership (EaP) initiative in 2009. The Eastern Partnership has brought many positive developments to the country on its path to development, contributed to the establishment of democratic institutions and constantly encourages the creation of a fair, anti-corruption system. The current paper discusses the key stages that Georgia has passed in the European integration process with the support of the Eastern Partnership; it also examines the achievements and challenges of Georgia’s participation in the Eastern Partnership, assessing its compliance with EU standards. The article notes that while full EU membership remains a long-term goal, the Eastern Partnership has been instrumental in fostering Georgia’s transformation and anchoring its European trajectory.

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2025-04-27

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Beradze, V., & Katsitadze, G. (2025). GEORGIA AND THE EU’S EASTERN PARTNERSHIP: A PATHWAY TO CLOSER INTEGRATION. Dunya: The Journal of Free University Institute of Asia and Africa, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.org.ge/index.php/dunya/article/view/403

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Vol. 2 (2024): Dunya

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Articles

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