German Ambassador: Georgia’s Gov’t no longer sees us as good partner

The German Ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, has expressed disappointment in what he described as a shift in the Georgian government’s stance toward its Western allies. Speaking on recent developments, Fischer stated, “The Georgian government has decided that we are no longer a good friend and partner.”

Fischer pointed out that this change reflects actions by the Georgian authorities that contradict the country’s proclaimed Euro-Atlantic aspirations. He emphasized that Germany’s partnership with Georgia has historically been based on shared values, including the goal of integration into European and transatlantic structures.

“The Georgian people have consistently told us they want to be a democracy, a market economy, and a member of the European Union and NATO. This is even enshrined in the Georgian constitution,” Fischer said. However, he noted that recent decisions and policies by the Georgian government undermine this course.

The ambassador’s remarks highlight growing tensions in Georgia’s international relations as Western nations express concerns about democratic backsliding and actions perceived as aligning more closely with Russian interests. This comes at a time when Georgia’s integration into the EU and NATO remains a central political topic.