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Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze Holds Meeting with Chairperson and Members of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Friday, 01 March, 2024
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Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze Holds Meeting with Chairperson and Members of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany

During the meeting, Minister Rati Bregadze underscored the significance of deepening sectoral cooperation with European counterparts, particularly for Georgia as a candidate country for the European Union.

Highlighting the pivotal role of the Ministry of Justice in advancing Georgia's EU candidacy, Minister Bregadze outlined significant strides, including the implementation of key steps from the EU's 12-step plan. Notably, the ministry's efforts have been instrumental in combating organized crime (step 6) and proactively utilizing Strasbourg Court decisions (step 11) to bolster Georgia's EU candidacy status.

Emphasizing the urgency of legal harmonization, Minister Bregadze stressed the imperative of expediting the alignment of Georgian legislation with EU law within the framework of the EU enlargement policy.

On the topic of legal rapprochement, last week, Minister Bregadze participated in the Conference of Ministers of Justice in Zagreb, where concerted efforts towards fulfilling obligations outlined in Chapter 23 (Justice and Fundamental Rights) were deliberated. Key initiatives discussed include:

  • - Submission of legislative amendments mandating all government agencies to seek the Ministry of Justice's legal opinion on EU draft law compliance prior to initiating draft laws in Parliament;
  • - Launch of an electronic platform facilitating the recording, planning, and evaluation of the legal convergence process;
  • - Development of the "Guide to Approximation of Georgian Legislation to EU Legislation," alongside plans to establish the EU Law Center within the Training Center of Justice.

Rati Bregadze also emphasized the Ministry's proactive stance in fostering legal cooperation with European counterparts, exemplified by the inaugural Georgian-German Legal Forum in 2023, with plans for the second forum in Germany this year.

At the end of the meeting, Minister Bregadze thanked Elizabeth Winkelmeyer-Becker, Chair of Bundestag's Legal Affairs Committee, for Germany's steadfast support and friendship towards Georgia's territorial integrity and European integration.

Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili also attended the meeting.

where the delegation of Bundestag's Legal Affairs Committee also visited a penitentiary institution as part of their visit.

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22.12.2025
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State Commission on Migration Issues Holds Its 34th session

The 34th session of the State Commission on Migration Issues was held at the Ministry of Justice and was chaired by the Chairperson of the Commission, Minister of Justice Paata Salia.

During the session, the Minister of Justice highlighted the Commission’s productive work, which has laid the foundation for strategic and coordinated migration management in Georgia. In this context, the National Migration Strategy for 2021–2030 is being implemented, based on the principle of “Migration and Development” and aimed at promoting Georgia’s integration with the European Union. Paata Salia also emphasized that migration issues are currently being discussed with particular urgency at the international level, especially with regard to the protection of migrants’ rights, and noted the symbolic significance of holding the session on International Migrants Day.

The Commission members reviewed the progress of implementation of the Migration Strategy of Georgia for 2021–2030 and unanimously approved the Strategy’s Action Plan for 2026. The Action Plan was developed with the active participation of the Commission’s member agencies and is aimed at ensuring effective migration management. It focuses on promoting legal migration, combating illegal migration, and supporting the reintegration of migrants.

The Co-Chair of the Commission, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, presented the comprehensive legislative amendments adopted in 2025 to strengthen the national system of international protection and prevent illegal migration.

Deputy Minister of Health Giorgi Tsagareishvili also addressed the session, reviewing legislative amendments regulating labor migration that are scheduled to enter into force in spring 2026. He further outlined the planned and ongoing measures to support the reintegration of migrants returning to Georgia.

The session was held in an expanded format and was attended by representatives of state agencies, partner international organizations holding consultative status with the Commission, and the Public Defender’s Office.

The State Commission on Migration Issues is a governmental consultative body responsible for discussing and making decisions on key issues related to migration management. The Commission is composed of nine state agencies and is chaired by the Ministry of Justice.
18.12.2025