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Berlin Warns Georgia: Stop 'Personal Attacks' on German Ambassador
The German Foreign Ministry stated that the temporary recall of its ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, was intended as a "very clear diplomatic signal" to the Georgian government amid rising bilateral tensions. Germany summoned Ambassador Fischer was recalled from the country for consultations in Berlin on October 19 and returned to Tbilisi on November 6.
A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry addressed the situation on November 7, confirming the diplomatic friction. "The recall of the ambassador from Tbilisi for consultations a few weeks ago was a very clear diplomatic signal to the Georgian government," the spokesperson noted.
Berlin is now closely observing the government in Tbilisi and has issued a specific expectation regarding the returned diplomat. The spokesperson conveyed that Germany expects the Georgian government to "avoid personal attacks on the ambassador."
Despite the diplomatic tensions, Ambassador Fischer "will continue his dedicated work" in Georgia, the spokesperson added. Officials confirmed that talks have been held with the Georgian government, stating, "We are now evaluating the Georgian government for its actions. We will draw our further conclusions based on this."
Court Sets GEL 1 Million Bail for Lelo Leaders in High-Profile Sabotage Case
Tbilisi City Court ordered Lelo for Georgia opposition party leaders Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze to post GEL 1 million in bail each on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The ruling, issued in the so-called "sabotage" case, fully granted the prosecution's request.
Judge Pikria Sikturashvili stipulated that the prominent opposition figures must post the equivalent of approximately 370,000 U.S. dollars within 30 days. The charges are part of a broader legal effort targeting eight opposition leaders for what authorities describe as "crimes committed against the state."
This development follows closely on the heels of the ruling Georgian Dream party filing an appeal with the Constitutional Court, seeking to outlaw three major opposition factions.
The official charges faced by the eight individuals are wide-ranging and severe. According to the court documents, the allegations include: "sabotage, aiding a foreign country in hostile activities, funding activities directed against the Georgian constitutional order and national security foundations, calling for violently changing the Georgian constitutional order or towards overthrowing the state government."
