EU stands firm as Georgia accuses ambassador of meddling
The European Commission condemned the attacks by Georgian authorities on the EU ambassador, Paweł Herczyński. The ambassador has been accused of interfering in Georgia's politics. EC spokeswoman Anitta Hipper assured the diplomat of full support.
European Commission spokeswoman Anitta Hipper expressed outrage over Georgian authorities' attacks on the EU ambassador in Georgia, Paweł Herczyński. Georgia's prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, accused him of “interfering in internal politics” and “supporting the radical wing of the opposition.”
Hipper assured that Herczyński has the full support of the EU. During a briefing in Brussels, she emphasized that EU observers are monitoring Georgia's deteriorating democracy.
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“We have seen a constant democratic backsliding, we have seen constant intimidation, threats against peaceful protesters, journalists, civil society and basically everyone who speaks about freedom and democracy,” she said. The EU has taken action, including freezing financial support for the Georgian authorities.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze from the Georgian Dream party accused Herczyński of supporting the opposition, including the United National Movement, and not condemning the “violent protests” after suspending accession talks with the EU. The chair of the parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, stated that Herczyński “cannot fulfill his function.”
In Georgia, anti-government protests have been ongoing since November 2024. They were triggered when the ruling authorities suspended discussions on joining the EU.
The new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is not recognized by the opposition and many international partners. “The European Union cannot tolerate violence, impunity, and intimidation,” said Herczyński, announcing sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations.
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