The Freedom House has already responded to the Supreme Court`s decisions. International Projects Manager Nate Shenkan is concerned about the ongoing process around Rustavi 2 and speaks about open political pressure on the court .

Shenkani said that today"s decision undermined the freedom of the media.

"We, the Freedom House, are very concerned about the situation around Rustavi 2 and also the court"s decision regarding the change of ownership. We have been following developments around the case. We have previously expressed concern about how the case has become the subject of open political pressure from the government. Such pressure always raises questions about the judicial independence and when a media company is involved the doubts about the independence of the court become stronger. In this case and by this decision it is obvious tha that they are putting political pressure on the court, the outcome of which is the potential closure of a critical media outlet, "- said the International Projects Manager of the Freedom House, Nate Shenkan.