Name: EC Midday press briefing of 09/11/2026
Uploaded: 2026-11-09T11:55:47+00:00
Duration: 271 s

EC Midday press briefing of 09/11/2026

9 November 2026

Contents updated on 9 Nov 2026

Georgian TV journalist asks about Georgia’s non-invitation / downgraded invitation to next week’s enlargement forum and ministerial meeting on security and connectivity, and whether the new EU Sanctions Office will also deal with sanctions-related issues involving non‑EU countries such as Georgia, including Kulevi port and crypto platforms.

Mon, 9 Nov 2026 European Commission

Follow its sittings

00:00 - 00:58

Speaker 3

Tamara Nutsubidze, Rustavi 2, Georgia. I have two questions if I may. First, next week, there will be two events: one enlargement forum, and the second ministerial meeting on security and connectivity. As I have information, on first event, they aren't invited Georgian Dream, and on connectivity, there is a lower invitation than in other countries. So, can you confirm it and tell some more details?

And second questions, question is about EU Sanctions Office within the European Commission. So, will this office also address these topics through these third countries, non-EU countries, I mean, for example, Georgia and the issues related to Georgia: Kulevi port and the this crypto platforms? Thank you.

00:58 - 01:08

Speaker 1

Thank you, Tamara. So on the your second question, that will be for Siobhán, but your first question is for Guillaume.

01:08 - 02:02

Speaker 5

Indeed. Thank you Tamara for the question. When it comes to, I would actually draw your attention to the enlargement report we published last week and when we describe in details our current position and description of the situation, also when it comes to the enlargement path with Georgia. Regarding your specific questions on the different meetings you mentioned, I think it's important to recall that on our side we have always remain open and constructive for dialogue based on mutual respect, to find a way out of the current crisis. However, as you know, the engagement with the Georgian authorities will remain downgraded until actually the authorities demonstrate resolute commitment to reverse the course of action, again, as described in the enlargement report.

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