Political analyst Nika Chitadze told Front News on Friday German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's criticism of Georgia’s foreign transparency bill during his meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Berlin was anticipated. 

Chitadze underscored the significance of Scholz's support for Georgia's sovereignty, contrasting it with his predecessor's approach.

"Germany's pivotal role within the EU is crucial for us," Chitadze emphasized. "Given previous statements, it was expected that Scholz would address the transparency bill. His stance holds great importance."

Chitadze also noted Scholz's departure from his predecessor's alleged alignment with Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly regarding the 2008 war, “where she blamed Georgia”.  

During the briefing with Kobakhidze, Scholz reiterated Germany's backing for Georgia's sovereignty and criticized the proposed bill, arguing that it did not adhere to European standards.

The bill proposes labeling non-commercial legal entities and media outlets in Georgia as "aligned with the interests of a foreign power" if they receive over 20 percent of their funding from abroad.