The European Parliament condemned the election results as "neither free nor fair" and blamed the ruling party for Georgia's continued democratic backsliding. In a resolution, lawmakers called for a rerun under international oversight and urged the EU to impose sanctions and limit formal engagement with Georgia's government.

The suspension of talks on Georgia's EU membership until 2028 was announced on Thursday by the country's Prime Minister, Irakli Kobachidze. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobachidze announced on Thursday that Georgia is suspending talks with the European Union about membership in the organization until 2028.