On October 24, Irakli Kobakhidze, leader of the Georgian Dream Party, expressed concern about an upcoming discussion entitled "Protest and Resistance in Georgia in the 20th-21st Century", which Indigo Media has scheduled for October 31.

This discussion is linked to the publication of a unique 200-page issue of Indigo Magazine. This sophisticated magazine explores the development and history of protest in Georgia from the perspectives of history, memory and art. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), a long-established German party foundation linked to but separate from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is supporting both the event and the publication.

Kobakhidze was asked by several pro-government media outlets about the activities of NGOs and their foreign sponsors. He reiterated the party's stance, suggesting that Western-backed civil society groups were trying to foment 'revolutionary processes' in Georgia. He argued that these groups were behind the blocking of the 'Foreign Agents Law' in March 2023 in order to better conceal their intentions.

Commenting on the Indigo discussion, Chairman Kobakhdize noted that the very name of the discussion was a cause for concern - discussing revolution, especially when it is funded from abroad, is naturally unsettling. He urged everyone to leave Georgia in peace and not to take any action that could disturb this peace.

In its response, the FES South Caucasus Office emphasised the academic nature of the magazine, noting its focus on key milestones in the nation's development and its journey towards the establishment of democracy, which our foundation has been supporting in Georgia for the past three decades. The FES statement also highlighted its cooperation with numerous civil society and state representatives in supporting Georgia on its path to the European Union.

Commenting on Kobakhidze's comments on social media, Indigo's Executive Director Nata Dzvelishvili said: 'Unexpectedly, the pro-government TV channels Rustavi 2 and Imedi TV contacted us and our supporters today, trying to understand the purpose of the event. Even the ruling party MPs tried to guess the content, but they were wrong. She also argued that this magazine, like her previous works, aims to reflect on history and analyse experiences in order to envision new futures. She also urged the public to attend the discussion and read the magazine.