On 31 December, the foreign ministers of France, Germany and Poland condemned the actions of the Georgian authorities against peaceful demonstrators and political figures, citing these events as evidence of Georgia's democratic backsliding and announcing measures including visa restrictions for Georgian diplomatic passport holders.

In the joint statement, the ministers attributed the crisis to the ruling Georgian Dream party's departure from the European path and urged the government to implement reforms in line with European norms and values. They referred to the OSCE/ODIHR report on the 26 October elections, which found widespread irregularities and concluded that Georgia had failed to meet EU standards. The German Foreign Ministry announced travel bans on nine individuals linked to violence against demonstrators, and emphasised the universal right to peaceful protest.

On the same day, Georgians prepared for New Year's celebrations on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue, transforming the protest site into a festive 'New Year's Magic Protest Night'. The highlight was a 'supra', a traditional Georgian feast, which stretched along the avenue and continued into the New Year with concerts and gatherings.

President Salome Zourabichvili joined the celebrations and emphasised national unity in a televised New Year address. She celebrated Georgia's achievements in 2024, including EU candidate status, sporting victories and resilience in the face of challenges such as controversial Russian-style laws and repression.

Zourabichvili declared: "Unity will save us, as it did centuries ago," pointing to the symbolic "supra" and traditional Georgian songs as embodiments of national solidarity. She also praised the dismissed civil servants for prioritising freedom and love of country, claiming that their dedication was an example of the strength of the Georgian state.

Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, reflected on 2024 as a year of challenges and victories, highlighting "Georgia's triumph in the October referendum and the nation's ongoing struggle for independence, peace and a European future." He thanked citizens from all walks of life, soldiers and religious leaders for their contributions to Georgia's progress and cultural preservation. Kobakhidze celebrated Georgia's economic progress and unprecedented sporting achievements, underlining the nation's resilience and collective spirit.