On May 15, the Spokesperson of the German Foreign Ministry called on the Georgian authorities to change their political course and cease their criticism of German Ambassador to Tbilisi, Peter Fischer.
The German official stated that both Germany and the European Union urged the Georgian government to stop disseminating false narratives regarding European positions and policies, reaffirming that Ambassador Fischer represents the official stance of Berlin. The statement expressed concern over what it described as a “rollback of democracy in Georgia,” citing the recent adoption of laws on foreign agents and an LGBT propaganda ban, alongside Tbilisi’s refusal to open a second front against Russia.
In response to these developments, Berlin reportedly suspended aid to the Georgian government and introduced sanctions against several Georgian officials.
This stance aligns with broader Western criticism of Georgia, as seen in the U.S. House of Representatives’ advancement of the MEGOBARI Act, which, as reported in a previous Caucasus Watch article on May 14, the Georgian Parliament criticized as “extremely hostile.” The German Foreign Ministry’s position reflects a growing tension between Georgia and Western nations over democratic governance and foreign policy alignment.

German Ambassador Criticizes Georgian Authorities’ Anti-European Rhetoric
On May 16, Peter Fischer, the German Ambassador to Georgia, stated that the anti-European rhetoric of the Georgian authorities contradicted the country’s declared goal of joining the European Union.
Speaking to journalists, Fischer emphasized that while Georgia aspires to EU membership, its government simultaneously delivers sharp criticism and spreads false information about the organization. He remarked, “I think if you want to join an organization like the European Union, you should not speak so badly about it.”
Additionally, the ambassador demanded explanations from the Imedi TV channel regarding its claim that he provided instructions to Georgia’s radical opposition. Fischer denounced the report as false and challenged the channel to present evidence supporting the allegation.