Tbilisi Mayor: Money flowing into Georgia is used for politics, funding media outlets acting against country

“It was revealed what we have been saying for so long; Money flowing into Georgia is used for politics,” said Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

According to Kaladze, the statements of ambassadors and members of the European Parliament hint at attempts to bring money into the country.

“It was revealed what we have been saying for so long; Money flowing into Georgia is used for politics, funding media outlets that act against the country. We know that this is ruled from abroad, and directives are received from outside.

Recently, one MEP openly said that they were looking for ways to import money into Georgia. See what statements ambassadors are making. An ambassador on a diplomatic mission is involved in political processes; they make political statements based on lies that incite hatred, etc,” he said.

On November 18, Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, stated at the EU Enlargement Forum: “Regarding the support of civil society in Georgia, even though it is now very, very difficult, because the government is closely following who we give the money to, the money will be doubled, and it will be even more. We are now looking for ways to give them the money in a way not to harm their existence.”