EU support to Georgia aims at improve the quality of life of Georgian citizens through an annual grant assistance of approximately €85 million, fostering tangible and visible results.
EU assistance is based on strict conditionality, and is linked to satisfactory progress in reforms and the respect of the rule of law, effective democratic mechanisms and human rights.
The EU also supports Georgia with concrete investments through the Economic and Investment Plan (EIP), in line with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. Under the EIP, the EU has leveraged €2.1 billion in public and private investments, including for six flagships initiatives.
1a Black Sea Connectivity – Improving data connections with the EU
1b Black Sea Connectivity – Improving energy connections with the EU
2 Transport across the Black Sea – Improving physical connections between Georgia and the EU through feeder/ferry lines and refurbished ports
3 Economic Recovery – Supporting 80,000 SMEs to reap the full benefits of the DCFTA
4 Digital Connectivity for Citizens – High-speed broadband infrastructure for 1,000 rural communities
5 Improved Air Quality – Helping over 1 million people in Tbilisi breathe cleaner air
6 Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings