A Specific Strategy to Close Ties With the EU: The Case of Georgia
A Specific Strategy to Close Ties With the EU: The Case of Georgia

Summary/Abstract: Establishing an administrative body dedicated to European integration is the favourite option chosen by European Union (EU) member states prior to their accession. Since the political change of 2004, Georgia is European-oriented and still expressing its will for joining the EU. In this regard, Georgia has created a Ministry for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. However, the Tbilisi-based authorities have not applied yet, and the Brussels-based institutions do not consider its partner as a potential candidate. In fact, the Transcaucasian Republic considers itself as a European nation and is subsequently looking for closing ties with the EU, which is considered as a shield against the Russian threat. Therefore, the ministry's goals are the Europeanization of Georgia as well as gaining value in the EU’s eyes. The following article is written from an administrative point of view, with an analysis of the structure of European and Georgian ministries, and interviews with Georgian officials.

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