Renew Europe Condemns Arrest and Torture of Georgian Opposition Leader Elene Khoshtaria

The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament strongly condemns the arrest and reported torture of Georgian opposition leader Elene Khoshtaria, leader of the pro-European political movement Droa!, a member of the Renew Europe political family and a key advocate for democracy and European integration in Georgia.

MEP Urmas Paet (Estonian Reform Party), Renew Europe spokesperson for Georgia, denounced the actions of the Georgian authorities, stating:

“It is outrageous how the opposition is being violated against in Georgia. Harassment, intimidation, violence - the list goes on and on. I wish strength to the Georgian opposition to continue their fight for a European, free and democratic Georgia.”

Echoing this condemnation, Renew Europe MEP Nathalie Loiseau (Horizons, France), Chair of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS), added:

"The reports of Elene Khoshtaria’s mistreatment are shocking and unacceptable. Georgia’s future lies in democracy, not repression. We demand her immediate release and call on the EU to take a firm stance against this blatant violation of human rights."

Renew Europe stands in full solidarity with Khoshtaria and all those in Georgia fighting for a democratic and European future. We urge the Georgian authorities to respect fundamental rights, ensure Khoshtaria’s safety, and put an end to political persecution.

Furthermore, we call on the European Union and the international community to closely monitor the situation in Georgia and take all necessary measures to support democratic governance and human rights in the country.