In a sharp diplomatic move, Georgia’s Foreign Ministry summoned the German envoy on Wednesday, alleging his involvement in efforts to advance a “radical agenda” in the country ahead of next month’s closely watched municipal elections.

In a statement Tbilisi warned the ambassador, Peter Fischer, not to interfere in Georgia’s internal affairs.

“It was noted at the meeting that the Georgian side is concerned about attempts to promote a radical agenda in the country, which, in turn, contradicts the principles of democracy and contributes to the polarisation of society,” it said in the statement.

Germany ‘Firmly’ Rejects Rhetoric

In a post on X, the German Foreign Office said: “We firmly reject the continuing aggressive rhetoric by representatives of the Georgian Dream towards the German

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