**EU Funding Allegedly Used to Disrupt Local Elections in Georgia**
The Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, has made some serious claims about the involvement of European Union-funded organizations in disrupting local self-government elections. According to him, these organizations are being funded with the sanction of the EU Ambassador and are already working to sabotage the upcoming elections.
Papuashvili’s statements come after a year of controversy surrounding foreign interference in Georgia’s electoral process. He claims that despite efforts to be lenient towards foreign diplomats last time around, they only ended up interfering more blatantly in the elections. This time, he says, it’s different: the organizations funded by the EU Embassy are allegedly preparing to disrupt the local self-government elections.
**A Violation of International Law?**
Papuashvili is adamant that this would constitute a clear violation of international law, and therefore, full responsibility will lie with the donors. He promises that the government will speak out loudly and expose both the organizations and their funders for their alleged actions.
The Speaker’s comments also touch on the issue of preserving the reputation of the European Union. According to him, the EU bureaucracy in Brussels is damaging the reputation of the organization by allowing or even encouraging such behavior. He emphasizes that it’s not just about the EU, but also about upholding European values and preventing them from being violated in practice.
**The People Want a Say**
Papuashvili’s statement reflects the will of the people of Georgia to preserve the reputation of the European Union and uphold its values. He sees this as an opportunity for the country to take a stand against foreign interference and ensure that the EU does not violate international law.
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