European Commission spokesman Peter Stano said the European Union “fully supports” EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell who did great job for EU-Georgia ties!”

In his tweet, Stano went on: “Delivery on reforms and EU agenda is task for domestic politicians. Blaming others for own unfulfilled ambitions only confirms the need to have more time to understand how EU works and that reforms are a homework.”

Georgia: Delivery on reforms & EU agenda is task for domestic politicians. Blaming others for own unfulfilled ambitions only confirms the need 2have more time 2understand how 🇪🇺 works & that reforms are a homework. EU fully supports @CarlHartzellEU who did great job 4 🇪🇺🇬🇪 ties!

— Peter Stano (@ExtSpoxEU) July 21, 2022

His remark came after the ruling Georgian Dream party Chair Irakli Kobakhidze said the EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell “unfortunately played a strictly negative role in relations between the European Union and Georgia.”

Ambassador Hartzell announced the end of his tenure on July 20.

After four unforgettable years in Georgia, the time has come for us to leave. Thanks for having invited us to be a part of Georgia. Georgia will always be a part of us. pic.twitter.com/gSP63LbKUe

— Carl Hartzell (@CarlHartzellEU) July 20, 2022