Georgia's New Far-Right President Faces EU Sanctions Amid Protests

The EU is considering sanctions against Georgian officials due to the government's crackdown on pro-EU protests and democratic backsliding, despite Hungary's threat to veto such measures. The sanctions discussion, led by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, will focus on individuals involved in the repression of protests. Hungary's opposition, citing the integrity of Georgia's recent elections, poses a significant obstacle to consensus. The EU is also contemplating changes to Georgia's visa-free travel to the bloc as a potential pressure tactic.