Georgia’s ruling party Sec Gen accuses German Ambassador of being key instigator of violent groups in Tbilisi

Kakha Kaladze, the Mayor of Tbilisi and Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Friday accused Peter Fischer, the German Ambassador to the country, of being a central figure in instigating violent groups active in the capital, claiming that the unrest was externally imposed and funded.

In his remarks, Kaladze expressed dismay at discussing the issue but insisted that it was undeniable that Fischer plays a leading role in supporting violent groups in Tbilisi.

“It weighs heavily on me to talk about this, and it truly isn't pleasant, but one thing is an established fact - that the German Ambassador is part of those violent groups represented in the capital today and is the main instigator”, he said.

The official reiterated claims that the protests and disturbances in the capital were driven by external forces, with foreign patrons orchestrating events through local representatives.

“We have said it many times and will repeat it once more: everything we see on the capital's streets is imposed and funded from outside. They have their patrons - foreigners - and their representatives here in Georgia who are directly involved and managing these actions. It is a very grave and regrettable situation”, Kaladze concluded.

The German Federal Government has responded to questions submitted by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party regarding Peter Fischer, the country’s Ambassador to Georgia.

Berlin confirms that Fischer held a meeting with opposition representatives in Georgia. However, the German Government declined to provide any concrete details about the encounter.