On November 27, Peter Fischer, the German Ambassador to Georgia, addressed Georgia’s stalled EU accession, German-Georgian relations, and the economic implications of Georgia’s drift away from the EU.

In the interview, Fischer described German-Georgian relations as being in crisis, stating: "We are at an impasse now." He emphasized that the EU granting Georgia candidate status was a "sign of love and affection," despite the Georgian government failing to meet nine required conditions. However, he criticized subsequent actions by the Georgian government, including the reintroduction of the Foreign Agents law, the adoption of anti-LGBTQ legislation, and accusations against Germany and the EU of being "foreign agents" or promoting "liberal fascism."

Responding to Georgian government claims that the EU integration process is ongoing, Fischer remarked: "The leaders of the European Union decided and wrote down... that the accession process has come to a halt." He added: "The candidate doesn’t decide. So it’s halted, and... I don’t see it coming back on track in the near future." Fischer also raised concerns about the conduct of the October 26 elections, describing them as incompatible with the expectations of a candidate country. He warned: "The accession process has come to a standstill," suggesting that Georgia risks missing its opportunity for EU membership.

Fischer highlighted the economic consequences of this stagnation, pointing to Georgia’s limited integration into the EU market despite the 2016 Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA). He noted minimal export growth to the EU, attributing this to non-compliance with standards such as phytosanitary regulations. Fischer argued that aligning with EU standards would open access to "one of the world’s most prosperous markets." He further warned that stalled EU integration deters foreign investors, including German businesses, citing Heidelberg Cement’s recent withdrawal from Georgia as an example.

Fischer also outlined broader economic risks, including potential impacts on the national currency, youth emigration, and fluctuations in Georgian companies’ stock market performance. He stressed that closer alignment with the EU could create opportunities for European businesses but noted current hesitancy due to Georgia’s drift away from the EU framework.

On November 28, Irakli Zarkua, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs to initiate the recall of Ambassador Fischer following the interview.

Zarkua accused Fischer of exceeding his diplomatic mandate and causing harm, likening him to Michael Roth, the chairman of the German Bundestag's foreign affairs committee. Zarkua claimed: "The government that appointed you has been dissolved... You do not have legitimacy." He announced his intention to raise the issue with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, criticizing Fischer’s actions and statements.