Georgian Dream Accuses EU Leaders of Undermining Democracy, Says Georgia Will Not Become Brussels’ Vassal

Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party has accused senior European Union officials of undermining democratic principles by supporting opposition groups, insisting that Tbilisi remains open to dialogue with Brussels but will not accept a relationship that compromises its sovereignty.

Irakli Kirtskhalia, leader of the parliamentary majority, made the remarks during an appearance on Imedi TV’s Imedi LIVE programme, singling out European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

“European bureaucrats support their own agents in our country, their so-called opposition. Today, democracy works in reverse among the Brussels elite. Perhaps for Metsola, Kallas and Kos, democracy means the minority ruling over the majority,” Kirtskhalia said.

He accused European officials of maintaining relations with opposition groups that, according to him, had misled Georgian voters through what he described as externally inspired misinformation and false perceptions.

“They communicate with their agents and with people who were misled by the very lies and false perceptions inspired through those agents,” he said.

Kirtskhalia also criticised opposition parties that refused to take up their parliamentary seats, arguing that their decisions had disregarded the mandate granted to them by voters.

“They had more than 60 seats in parliament, and they abandoned those seats on orders from the same people. They effectively tore up the mandates given to them by the deceived voters who had supported them,” he said.

Despite his criticism of EU officials, Kirtskhalia maintained that the Georgian government remained willing to engage in dialogue with European institutions and senior political representatives.

“We are ready to speak with them or with any senior political representative. We have always said that we are ready and open to dialogue, partnership and cooperation. But you must take our interests into account. We cannot be your vassals,” he said.

The parliamentary majority leader stressed that any relationship with the European Union must be based on mutual respect and recognition of Georgia’s national interests.

“We are ready, but we know the value of our history. Our society understands the price of independence and freedom. Our society knows the value of peace. Naturally, these are the principles on which we are prepared to engage in dialogue,” Kirtskhalia said.