Supporters of Eurointegration have been protesting in Tbilisi for 707 consecutive days.

Activists gathered in the center of Tbilisi on the 707th day of continuous protests demanded accountability from representatives of the ruling party. The European Commission's assessment that Georgia is a candidate country only in name remains valid.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on November 3, on the 706th day of continuous protests, activists gathered in the center of Tbilisi demanded the release of political prisoners and criticized the prolonged repairs of Rustaveli Avenue.

As in all previous days of the actions, the protesters brought national flags, as well as flags of the European Union and the USA. The demonstrators had posters: "Position is a responsibility, not a privilege to punish and humiliate one's own citizens", "You cannot kill the truth", "Kaladze to the de-escalation room" and "Get up Georgia", according to a series of photos on activist Levan Zazadze's Facebook page*.

One poster was dedicated to the victory of the Democratic Party in the USA in the Senate elections, which read: "Congratulations on the victory of the Democrats. This is our victory too!".

In Georgia, due to the adoption of increasingly repressive laws, human rights have been sharply restricted, as stated in the European Commission's "2026 Enlargement Package". The report was officially handed over to the Georgian authorities by the EU ambassador to the country, Pavel Gerchinsky, Interpressnews reports today.

According to the European Commission's report, the adoption of repressive laws in Georgia violates fundamental rights, in particular, freedom of expression, assembly, and association.

"In October 2025 and March 2026, legislative changes adopted in the law "On Political Associations of Citizens", the law "On Grants" significantly expanded the restrictive legal framework regulating civil society, political participation, and foreign funding in Georgia. The Venice Commission noted in its conclusions that these amendments, along with previously adopted restrictive measures, impose disproportionate and unnecessary restrictions on the fundamental rights and political freedoms of Georgian citizens," the report states.

The European Commission states that last year's recommendations have not been fulfilled and remain in force.

"Georgia must release all arbitrarily detained persons, including politicians, journalists, and activists. Repeal legislation that restricts fundamental rights and freedoms in violation of European and international standards. Fully investigate allegations of excessive force, torture, and other forms of ill-treatment by law enforcement agencies and hold those responsible accountable," the document notes.

According to a statement from the European Commission's press service, the European Commission's assessment that Georgia is a candidate country only in name remains valid. "If the Georgian authorities do not change course and return to fulfilling the fundamental principles underlying EU accession, Georgia will again be unable to receive the benefits that candidate status entails," the statement emphasizes.

Protest participants in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Law enforcement conducted harsh dispersals of protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. During the protests, thousands of people have faced administrative prosecution. "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a reference "Main about the persecution of protest participants in Georgia".