German Ambassador: If you want to join an organization like the European Union, it’s not a good idea to speak so badly about it

"If you want to join an organization like the European Union, it’s not a good idea to speak so badly about it," – said German Ambassador Peter Fischer to journalists before the start of the court hearing of the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, Mzia Amaghlobeli. The ambassador arrived at the court specifically to attend Amaghlobeli’s trial.

He stated that Germany is a friendly country to Georgia and wants to see Georgia become a member of the Union.

"I represent Germany — we are a friend and a long-standing partner of Georgia. We are a member state of the European Union. Georgia wants to join the EU, but at the same time harshly criticizes the EU and spreads false information about it. I would say this is disinformation. If you want to join an organization like the European Union, it’s not a good idea to speak so badly about it," he said.

Additionally, Peter Fischer noted that the TV channel Imedi spread false information about him, accusing him of giving instructions to the opposition.

"I also have a question for TV Imedi. Yesterday you claimed that I give instructions to the radical opposition. On what basis did you spread this disinformation? This is false information, and I challenge you to prove that I give instructions to the opposition," he stated.