Irakli Kobakhidze: We have a better understanding of what democracy and human rights entail; unfortunately, the proper perception and analysis of these concepts have been lost in Europe
These people want to bring back to power a force whose hallmark was the violation of human rights, the disregard for democracy, and the trampling of the rule of law; naturally, this is duly reflected in the Georgian public's attitude and sentiment toward the European bureaucracy, stated Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
According to him, Georgia steadfastly upholds the principles of the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister addressed the recent statements made by the EU Ambassador to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński, noting that "this individual labels the disgraceful scenes we witnessed on Rustaveli Avenue over the years—as well as the several attempts to stage a revolution that were, unfortunately, openly supported by the European bureaucracy—as democracy and human rights."
"This is what is called democracy and human rights. We have a better understanding of what democracy and human rights entail. Unfortunately, the correct perception and analysis of this have been lost in Europe. Georgia steadfastly upholds these principles—namely, the rule of law, democracy, and human rights. Since 2012, one of our key achievements has been the establishment of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Against this backdrop, it is regrettable that the European bureaucracy laments the loss of the network of agents that used to govern the country—a group notorious for undermining the rule of law, democracy, and human rights," stated Irakli Kobakhidze.
He added that the European bureaucracy is characterized by double standards. "These people are concerned about only one thing: that even after the last parliamentary elections, they failed to return the 'bloody regime' to power. As for double standards—we are accustomed to them; this has been a hallmark of the European bureaucracy for years.
The violent protests we witnessed in 2024 and prior were a tool intended to bring the 'bloody' political force—known as the collective National Movement—back to power. They supported violent actors, labeling them 'peaceful protesters,' while simultaneously condemning actions such as the proportionate use of force. While there were instances of disproportionate use of force—which we also condemned—these same bureaucrats also condemned the proportionate use of force.
In reality, these individuals are concerned because they failed to return the collective National Movement to power. The Georgian people stood up against these individuals' intentions and made the choice necessary for our country's stable and consistent development," stated Irakli Kobakhidze.
