Assessments by Georgian politicians regarding ongoing protest actions in Europe

Events taking place in Europe and assessments by Georgian politicians

Against the backdrop of protest actions taking place in France, Albania, and Italy, representatives of Georgia's ruling team state that European structures are using "double standards." According to Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, the European Union had numerous opportunities to condemn violent protests in Georgia, but did not do so. Papuashvili claims that "Brussels and its tentacles" stood behind the violence in Georgia and that groups funded by the European Union participated. Rustavi 2+8

Members of Parliament Davit Matikashvili, Levan Machavariani, and Giorgi Gabunia note that when similar events were unfolding in Tbilisi, the Euro-bureaucracy assessed the actions of the Georgian government as anti-democratic, but now, when analogous processes are happening in Europe, they call them violent protests. Giorgi Gabunia also stated that during the protest held in Tbilisi on October 4, 2025, squares and private businesses were damaged, to which there was no reaction from European politicians. Rustavi 2+4

The position of the European Commission and international assessments

The European Commission released a statement regarding the ongoing protest actions in Albania, where it is noted that there is no place for violence in a democratic society. Brussels condemns the attack on state institutions, arson, and the destruction of public or private property. Imedi+3

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that individuals participating in the attempt to overthrow the Republic will answer before the law and called on political parties and trade unions to clearly condemn the violence. According to Macron, going out into the street and disturbing order serves to damage the Republic. Rustavi 2