In Georgia, over a hundred demonstrators were arrested during protests against the government’s decision to delay European Union membership negotiations by four years. The protests, which intensified with police using water cannons and pepper spray in the capital Tbilisi, reflect widespread public outrage. Many Georgians desire EU membership, a goal enshrined in their constitution. The protests were sparked by recent electoral controversies and allegations of Russian interference. The Dutch Foreign Minister condemned the violence against demonstrators and journalists, expressing support for the people’s pro-European aspirations.