Maka Botchorishvili, the Chair of the European Integration Committee of the Georgian Parliament, reassured Georgians that there is no cause for concern regarding the suspension of visa-free travel with the EU.  Botchorishvili's remarks came in response to the EU Parliament's resolution to reconsider Georgia's visa-free status. She attributed concerns raised by citizens to opposition misinformation, asserting that Georgia's visa-free privileges were secured through significant reforms, as detailed by Agenda.Ge. Botchorishvili underscored that any suspension of visa-free travel would require unanimous approval from all EU member states, characterizing it as a political decision.

Botchorishvili also contended that the visa-free travel suspension mechanism was designed to address heightened concerns about irregular migration. Furthermore, she highlighted that Georgians adhere to all regulations when visiting the bloc and pose no migration threats. The Georgian Parliament has approved a contentious "foreign agents" bill, which must undergo two more readings before becoming law. If enacted, organizations in Georgia receiving foreign funding would be designated as "foreign agents," necessitating detailed disclosures and granting authorities the power to monitor internal discussions. The bill's resemblance to a Russian law has raised concerns in the EU Parliament.

After the bill passed its initial reading, the EU Parliament urged the Commission to evaluate its potential impact on Georgia's visa-free travel arrangement. Additionally, it stated that EU accession talks with Georgia should be suspended until the law is removed from Georgia's legal framework. The EU Parliament emphasized that the bill contradicts EU values and democratic principles.