EU condemns Georgia's attack on ambassador Herczyński
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. The EC spokeswoman, Anitta Hipper, assured full support for the diplomat.
Anitta Hipper expressed outrage over Georgian authorities' attacks on the EU ambassador to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński. Georgia's Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, accused Herczyński 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 of 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 or many international partners. “As we have been saying for a long time, the European Union cannot tolerate violence, impunity, and intimidation,” said Herczyński, announcing sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations.
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