BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 10. Georgian
Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili sharply criticized the
European Union for its approach to Georgia, accusing Brussels of
abandoning key European values, particularly respect for democracy,
Trend reports.
Papuashvili argued that true respect for democracy cannot
coexist with interference in another nation’s electoral process. He
singled out the EU and some of its ambassadors for allegedly
intervening in Georgia’s 2024 elections, calling it a violation of
both UN rules and the Vienna Convention, as well as broader norms
of international order.
The speaker also condemned what he described as Brussels’
dismissive attitude toward Georgia’s judicial system. Citing cases
involving former officials, including Mikheil Saakashvili, Nika
Melia, and Giorgi Gvaramia, he claimed the EU had repeatedly
misrepresented the outcomes of Georgian courts in favor of
politically motivated narratives.
Papuashvili further criticized the EU’s failure to condemn
violence during the October 4 events, suggesting that financial
interests had taken precedence over principles.
“The path to restoring relations with the Georgian people lies
in respecting European values. If Brussels wants to return to those
values, the first step is recognizing and respecting democracy,” he
said.
