“On one hand, they demand the arrival of OSCE/ODIHR and speculate that Georgia refused to invite observers, while on the other hand, they adopt a resolution dismissing the OSCE/ODIHR’s conclusions as meaningless and discrediting the organisation entirely,” stated Gia Volski, First Vice-Speaker of the Georgian Parliament.

The Vice Speaker commented on the debates scheduled for today in the European Parliament and the upcoming vote on the draft resolution concerning Georgia.

“This resolution is not only an attempt to undermine the Georgian government but also effectively destroys the credibility of OSCE/ODIHR. In reality, new elections should be held regardless of what OSCE/ODIHR has written. Meanwhile, they demand that OSCE/ODIHR come as an observer—an outright contradiction. This European Parliament resolution is shameful, unjust, and riddled with double standards. They clearly understand what Saakashvili did wrong yet still insist on his release because it fits into the scenario they’ve crafted from the beginning: Saakashvili was supposed to be an about-to-die leader of the revolution, Saakashvili was supposed to lead the destabilisation process.

All of this is reflected in the resolution, which assumes that the people are blind or that an unintelligent society exists in Georgia. Both opponents and supporters alike recognise what this resolution truly represents. It is a direct attack on Georgia’s interests and stability, coming from one of the major protectors of the European People’s Party and the United National Movement. They seek our destruction and bloodshed in the country. It’s as if none of the facts—his border violations, threats of revolution, bloodshed, involvement in protecting murderers (as Strasbourg has indicated), or systemic human rights violations—ever occurred.

They dismiss the conclusions of OSCE/ODIHR as insignificant, claim that Saakashvili embodies the beacon of democracy, and argue that early elections should be conducted, with Saakashvili’s immediate release as a priority. What can I say about this? The truth will be revealed during Georgia’s upcoming elections,” Volski asserted.

Gia Volski also emphasised that certain factors reveal the true intentions behind the European Parliament’s resolutions.

“I mentioned earlier the importance of the sincerity and credibility of the European Parliament’s resolution—when it states that Saakashvili, who established a Gestapo regime in Georgia (confirmed by Strasbourg), cannot be a beacon of democracy. Moreover, if they dismiss OSCE/ODIHR’s conclusions, demanding their presence as observers in Georgia, it highlights the lack of fairness in their judgments.

What did Bidzina Ivanishvili do that contradicts foreign policy interests or favours Russia? Did he divert funds, or fail to serve the country? What grievances could they have against Ivanishvili? Who is truly in charge? What wrong has this country committed when confronted with pyrotechnics? In many European countries, if you verbally insult a police officer or engage in similar misconduct, severe consequences follow. We have witnessed cases in Germany and other countries where individuals were not merely fined or sanctioned but also imprisoned for simply exercising their right to criticise. This is the reality.

If the European Parliament is indeed influenced by Rasa Juknevičienė’s mindset, then we have every ground to criticise it – calmly, yet resolutely. The European Union imposes sanctions, yet there isn’t a unified stance across member states. Some have vested interests in fostering instability in Georgia, and the entire fifth column, along with its media outlets, welcomes this chaos. Such attitudes are unacceptable. Those who rejoice at the prospect of sanctions or chaos should remember that they belong to the political past,” Gia Volski concluded.