Georgian PM says some European bureaucrats seek ways to bypass laws to fund political activities in Georgia

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday said certain European bureaucrats were openly announcing plans to find mechanisms to bypass existing legislation and indirectly fund political activities in Georgia.

Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze noted that the legislative package being adopted by the Georgian Parliament was intended to counter such actions.

“This is a very important initiative, and work in this direction must continue. As for the non-recognition of the constitutional system, this is also directly linked to our national interests and to the interest of protecting the Constitution”, the PM said.

He noted that five states do not recognise the Georgian government’s jurisdiction over 20% of the country’s territory. According to him, there are also forces inside Georgia - encouraged and coordinated from abroad - that do not recognise the government’s jurisdiction not only over the occupied 20%, but over 100% of Georgia’s territory.

“This is, of course, a national challenge, which must be met through legislation, and it is very important that Parliament is planning to adopt the relevant law”, Kobakhidze concluded.