**EU’s Interference in Georgia Sparks Debate**
A recent discussion in the European Parliament on media freedom in Georgia has sparked controversy, with some accusing the EU of interfering in the country’s affairs. Thierry Mariani, a French politician, made headlines by stating that Georgians don’t need interference from anyone – neither from Brussels nor Moscow.
**The Case of Mzia Amaghlobeli**
Mariani was referring to the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli, a Georgian woman who is facing prosecution for slapping a police officer. The EU has been accused of being overly interested in this case, with some suggesting that it’s an attempt to undermine the Georgian government.
**EU’s Obsession with Georgia**
Mariani alleged that the EU’s obsession with Georgia is driven by a desire to remove the current government from power. He claimed that the EU has been repeatedly interfering in Georgia’s affairs, often using NGOs funded by foreign interests to create instability.
**History of Foreign Interference**
According to Mariani, this isn’t the first time that Georgians have faced interference from outside forces. Since 1994, he claims that massive funding has been funneled into “combat-like structures” under the guise of journalism and human rights. This, he argues, has weakened the country’s institutions.
**Georgian Government Speaks Out**
The Georgian government has long been vocal about its concerns regarding foreign interference in the country’s affairs. Mariani’s statements are likely to fuel these concerns, with many Georgians feeling that their sovereignty is being threatened by external powers.
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