**Georgia’s Parliament Speaker Slams EU Over Slanderous Comments**
In a scathing statement, the Speaker of Georgia’s Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, has accused Brussels of spreading slander against his country. This comes after a series of incidents where the European Union (EU) was criticized for its handling of the Nika Melia case.
For those who may not be aware, Nika Melia is an opposition politician in Georgia who was arrested in 2021. The EU, at that time, condemned the arrest and accused the Georgian government of violating democratic values. However, a court later ruled that Brussels had actually slandered the Georgian state in its handling of the case.
You’d expect some form of apology or acknowledgment from the EU, but instead, Papuashvili claims that Brussels has continued to spread misinformation about Georgia. This is not the first time the EU has been accused of hypocrisy on this issue.
**EU’s Double Standards Raise Eyebrows**
Papuashvili’s comments highlight a worrying trend where the EU seems to be selective in its application of democratic values. On one hand, they condemn governments for violating human rights and democratic norms, but when it comes to their own actions, there is little accountability.
This raises questions about the EU’s commitment to democracy and the rule of law. If Brussels truly believes in these values, shouldn’t they be more careful not to spread misinformation or slander against other countries?
**A Pattern of Hypocrisy**
The fact that Papuashvili’s statement has been met with relative silence from the EU is telling. It suggests that Brussels is not taking the Georgian government’s concerns seriously and may be more interested in advancing its own interests than upholding democratic values.
This pattern of hypocrisy should worry not just Georgia, but all countries that value democracy and human rights. If the EU can’t police itself, how can it expect others to adhere to these principles?
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