The European Commission has released the 2025 Good Governance Report. Georgia has secured a place amongst Europe’s top 20, ranking 17th in the Leadership and Foresight Index.

According to the ranking, Georgia, with a score of 52 percent in a 100-point evaluation system, stands at 32nd globally, surpassing 19 EU and NATO member states, including Iceland, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Bulgaria, Greece, Malta, Slovenia, Poland, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Montenegro, Cyprus, Croatia, Romania, Albania, and Turkey.

The index, compiled by the Singapore-based Chandler Institute of Governance, evaluates global governments across five key criteria: integrity in leadership, long-term vision, adaptability, strategic prioritisation, and innovation. 

Georgia performed notably well, ranking 38th globally in integrity in leadership, 16th in long-term vision, and an impressive 11th in adaptability.

According to the European Commission’s website, “Leadership makes a difference. The decisions, statements, and actions of public sector leaders influence public trust in them. Good leaders create and maintain a culture of integrity, competence, and service. They have a clear vision for medium- and long-term pathways for their governance and country. They develop the foresight needed to anticipate new challenges and opportunities”.

The report draws on data from reputable sources, including the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Economic Forum, and other globally recognised assessment organisations.