Georgian PM predicts potential shift in EU policies within years

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday said that ongoing developments within European societies might lead to significant changes in the coming years - possibly within the next three to four years.

In his interview with Rustavi 2 TV channel, Kobakhidze noted that there were growing concerns across Europe over issues that were previously viewed more calmly, particularly matters related to national identity and economic difficulties.

“Our partner country Hungary, which is currently a member of the European Union, has also been critical of the EU's approach. They dislike how the Brussels bureaucracy operates. While Hungary remains in the EU, it voices criticism. One of the major points of contention has been uncontrolled migration - something that the Brussels bureaucracy tried to impose on Hungary under instructions from the deep state”, the PM said.

Kobakhidze further noted that Hungary's opposition to mass immigration and its efforts to preserve its national identity had been unfairly portrayed in a negative light.

“If you visit Hungary and compare it with other EU member states, Hungary stands out as a country that has preserved its national identity. Walk through Budapest and you’ll see a city and country with its identity intact. How many such capitals still exist in the EU? Very few. Why? Because under the deep state’s direction, mass immigration has reshaped many EU capitals, where in some cases immigrant populations outnumber the locals. Hungary protects its identity, and for that, it has nearly been branded a dictatorship”, he continued.

Kobakhidze also cited Hungary's opposition to LGBT propaganda as another point of contention.

“Hungary defends its national and individual identity, and because of this, it has been declared an enemy. But Hungary remains hopeful that the Brussels bureaucracy will eventually change its approach. They are not considering other scenarios. That’s our starting point as well. Just as things changed in the US - where there were once drastically different policies involving USAID, NED, funding revolutions, wars, LGBT propaganda, and general instability - we also hope for such change”, the Government head said.

The Prime Minister reiterated that public concern across Europe was increasing regarding issues of national and personal identity.

“At some point, change may become inevitable - maybe even in the next 3-4 years. People are now seriously concerned about issues they once tolerated. National identity has been attacked so aggressively that it triggered an initial strong reaction. I believe that reaction will intensify”, Kobakhidze highlighted.

He also pointed to economic challenges as a result of weakened national sovereignty within EU member states.