At a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed strong concern over what he called unfair assessments and actions by the European bureaucracy toward Georgia.
“We deeply regret the unfair evaluations and statements frequently made about Georgia by representatives of the European bureaucracy,” Kobakhidze said in response to a journalist’s question.
He went on to highlight not only biased rhetoric but also problematic practices, including financial support for extremist groups and interference in Georgia’s electoral processes.
“We’ve seen repeated cases where institutions linked to the European bureaucracy have funded extremist activities and interfered in our elections. This shows a troubling lack of respect for Georgia’s state sovereignty—something we find deeply regrettable.”
Despite these challenges, Kobakhidze reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to its EU aspirations.
“For us, the EU has long represented justice, and we want it to remain that way. Unfortunately, some bureaucrats are undermining that image. Still, we will persist on our path toward EU membership. We hope that by the time Georgia is ready to join, this attitude will have changed.”
He expressed optimism about Europe’s future and reiterated Georgia’s desire to be part of a fair and principled European Union.
“Our goal is clear—EU membership in a union where countries are judged fairly. In this regard, I want to sincerely thank Prime Minister Orbán and the Hungarian government for their consistent and just support. Hungary stands out for its fairness, and we are truly grateful for that.”
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