Kondicionalita Evropské unie vůči Gruzii po udělení statusu kandidátské země

This bachelor's thesis examines the application of European Union conditionality towards Georgia after it was granted candidate country status in December 2023. The theoretical framework is based on the concept of the EU's external governance, conditionality, and the external incentives model. Methodologically, the research relies on a qualitative content analysis of official documents of the European Council, the European Commission, and the European Parliament. The analysis shows that, after Georgia obtained candidate status, the focus of EU requirements shifted primarily towards democratic standards, the fairness of elections, and the preservation of the country's pro-European orientation. The findings also confirm the predominance of negative conditionality, particularly in the form of the freezing of the accession process, restrictions on financial support, and a review of the visa regime. The thesis concludes that Georgia's candidate status represents a conditional framework within which the EU responds to democratic backsliding and the deteriorating political situation in the country.