German Ambassador to Georgia Peter Fischer talked to journalists outside the court where the trial of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli was taking place and strongly criticized anti-European Union rhetoric carried out by Georgian officials and media, pointing out that such actions are inconsistent with the country’s EU aspirations. “If you want to join an organization like the European Union, it’s not a good idea to speak so badly about it,” Fischer declared.
Fischer, who attended the trial of the Batumelebi and Netgazeti founder, emphasized Germany’s longstanding support for Georgia’s European path. He mentioned the contradiction in Georgia’s simultaneous bid for EU membership and its current anti-EU narratives.
“I represent Germany. We are a friend and a long-standing partner of Georgia. We are a member state of the European Union. Georgia wants to join the EU, but at the same time harshly criticizes the EU and spreads false information about it. I would say this is disinformation,” Fischer told reporters.
The ambassador directly addressed TV Imedi, a pro-government broadcaster which recently accused him of giving instructions to the opposition. “I also have a question for TV Imedi. Yesterday you claimed that I give instructions to the radical opposition. On what basis did you spread this disinformation? This is false information, and I challenge you to prove that I give instructions to the opposition,” he said.
