The European Parliament’s Committee Approved a Visa Waiver for Georgia
The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has backed the plans to grant citizens of Georgia the right to travel to the Schengen area without a visa. The Committee voted and approved a visa waiver for Georgia with 44 votes in favour, five against and one abstention late on Monday, Agenda.ge reports.
After the voting and the adoption of the regulation by LIBE, the amendment must now be approved by the Council of the European Union at the European Parliament's plenary session.
The EU-Georgia visa liberalization dialogue started in 2012 and by the end of 2015, the EU Commission had concluded that the country had fulfilled all benchmarks to be offered a visa-free travel regime. Once Parliament as a whole and the Council endorse the legislative changes, Georgian citizens will be able to enter the EU without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period, provided they hold a biometric passport.
Other materials on this subject
- Juncker: EU Supports Georgia's Territorial Integrity Georgia is a country which has always been a part of Europe.
- EFTA States Sign Free Trade Agreement With Georgia Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and from Georgia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today.
- The EU Blocked the Adoption of a Resolution on the Visa-Free Regime with Georgia According to a European diplomat, the three countries want to hold further discussions on the future policy of the EU visa liberalization, 112UA writes.
- President of European Parliament to Visit Georgia Martin Schulz will visit Georgia at the invitation of the Georgian side.
- EU Provides €100 Million to Support Reform and Economic Development in Georgia Johannes Hahn said ''With the Association Agreement, the EU-Georgia relations have moved to another level. The assistance package will support central elements in this ever closer relationship''.
Read also
-
Peace treaty must include provisions that guarantee the integrity of Armenia’s sovereign territory, European Parliament
-
Toivo Klaar: Georgia’s role as bridge between Armenia and Azerbaijan is very important
-
EU sends rescue teams to Turkey after deadly earthquake
-
European Commission points to Kiev's deficits as part of EU acceptance process
-
EU intends to impose new anti-Russian sanctions by special op anniversary
-
EU has called on Azerbaijan to take measures to ensure freedom, security of movement in Lachin corridor - Borrell
-
Common Aviation Area Agreement between EU and Armenia enters into force
-
Armenia-Azerbaijan settlement should not become hostage to the competition between the EU and Russia: EU representative
-
17:08The regular session of the Anti-corruption Policy Council takes place in Jermuk
-
15:05The Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to the supreme leader of Iran and the President of Iran
-
11:11Armenia sends earthquake aid to Turkey
-
10:43Commemoration of the Pontiff St. Sahak Partev
-
09:16Some roads are closed and difficult to pass in Armenia
-
19:55Phone conversation of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
-
18:30Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Khachaturyan meet
-
18:20Ararat Mirzoyan with Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group of France Brice Roquefeuil
-
17:01Humans could land on Mars within 10 years, Musk predicts
-
16:45France, US urge 'immediate' end to Nagorno Karabakh blockade
-
16:01Blockaded Nagorno Karabakh launches fundraiser to support quake-hit Syria
-
15:59Earthquake death toll in Turkey rises to 18,342
-
15:43Ararat Mirzoyan Held a Telephone Conversation with Sergey Lavrov
-
15:06French president rules out fighter jet supplies to Ukraine in near future
-
14:475 Day Weather Forecast in Armenia
-
14:44President Vahagn Khachaturyan wrote a note in the book of condolences opened in the Embassy of Syria in Armenia
-
14:20Azerbaijan’s provocations impede establishment of peace and stability – Armenian FM tells Russian Co-Chair of OSCE MG
-
12:57France representation to OSCE: Paris calls on Azerbaijan to restore freedom of movement through Lachin corridor
-
11:40Command of Kosovo forces highly appreciated preparation of Armenian peacekeepers
-
10:16The United States withdrew from sanctions against Syria for six months the provision of assistance after the earthquake
day
week
month
Humidity: %
Wind: km/h