EU Suspends Georgia's Visa-Free Travel

0:00Today is March 6. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. The European Commission announced it is suspending visa-free travel for holders of Georgia and diplomatic, service, and official passports. This move targets a deliberate and ongoing violation of the rules tied to Georgia's visa-free deal with the European Union. Officials from Georgia now must use those specific passports when traveling to the EU for diplomatic or official business. Failure to do so could lead to entry bans, according to the commission statement. Georgia once stood out as one of the most democratic and pro-western nations after the Soviet Union broke up. But since Russia's war in Ukraine began, the country has grown more authoritarian and strengthened economic links with its neighbor Russia. This decision highlights rising tensions between the EU and Georgia over those shifting policies. It aims to enforce the original commitments that allowed visa-free access in the first place. For now, the suspension is in effect, and EU officials are watching closely to see if Georgia complies or faces further

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