Georgia’s Rapporteur on Visa-Liberalization Becomes EU Commissioner

European Parliamentarian Mariya Gabriel, who was Georgia’s rapporteur on visa-liberalization, has become the youngest European Union (EU) Commissioner on Digital Economy and Society.

Gabriel has been a great supporter for granting Georgia visa-free regime to the EU and now she will support the implementation of the Digital Single Market Strategy.

Moreover, according to the European Parliament, Gabriel will contribute to delivering a Digital Single Market, helping to lay the groundwork for Europe's digital future with EU-wide telecommunications networks, digital services that cross borders and a wave of innovative European start-ups.

She should also ensure that the right conditions are set, including through copyright law, to support cultural and creative industries and maximize their potential for the economy.

Georgian Prime Minister, Giorgi Kvirikashvili has congratulated Gabriel on success and called her “Georgia’s dearest friend.”

Sincere congratulations to #Georgia's dearest friend and staunch supporter @GabrielMariya the youngest ever EU Commissioner!

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) July 4, 2017

By Thea Morrison