The News in Brief
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
PM Kobakhidze Accuses EU Ambassador Herczynski of Violating Election Principles
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze criticized the EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, for what he called the misuse of "administrative resources" regarding the upcoming elections. Kobakhidze claimed that the ambassador's remarks were inappropriate and violated election standards.
"The EU ambassador's evaluation is not objective, and it is very unfortunate. When such biased statements are connected to elections, it's alarming. This is a form of administrative resource use, which is a clear violation of election principles," Kobakhidze stated.
He further added, "When a foreign diplomat makes a propaganda call related to elections, it is a blatant violation of election principles, and it represents a kind of administrative resource use."
Kobakhidze urged diplomats to remain neutral in election matters, stating, "I call on everyone to avoid violating election principles and to speak objectively about the processes in our country."
These comments were in response to Ambassador Herczynski's call for Georgian citizens to vote on October 26, saying that the election is crucial for the future of the country.
Gakharia Responds to Ivanishvili's Warning: 'This Isn't the First Time'
The leader of the For Georgia party, Giorgi Gakharia, has responded to recent remarks made by Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, describing them as yet another instance of intimidation.
In his statement, Gakharia remarked, "This is not the first threat or act of blackmail from Ivanishvili against me. He has done it before, and now he's publicly threatening criminal cases and arrests, particularly targeting honest civil servants from my team."
Gakharia also expressed his full support for his party members, dismissing Ivanishvili's threats as desperate and irrational. "Ivanishvili seems to be emotionally unstable, making wild claims that are beyond reason. His threats are empty, and he lacks the resolve to act on them," he added.
Bidzina Ivanishvili, in a recent interview with Imedi, warned that the members of Gakharia's party, as well as Gakharia himself, would face strict legal consequences. He claimed that the ruling party has already prepared legal cases against them.
PM Kobakhidze Accuses EU Ambassador Herczynski of Violating Election Principles
"The EU ambassador's evaluation is not objective, and it is very unfortunate. When such biased statements are connected to elections, it's alarming. This is a form of administrative resource use, which is a clear violation of election principles," Kobakhidze stated.
He further added, "When a foreign diplomat makes a propaganda call related to elections, it is a blatant violation of election principles, and it represents a kind of administrative resource use."
Kobakhidze urged diplomats to remain neutral in election matters, stating, "I call on everyone to avoid violating election principles and to speak objectively about the processes in our country."
These comments were in response to Ambassador Herczynski's call for Georgian citizens to vote on October 26, saying that the election is crucial for the future of the country.
Gakharia Responds to Ivanishvili's Warning: 'This Isn't the First Time'
In his statement, Gakharia remarked, "This is not the first threat or act of blackmail from Ivanishvili against me. He has done it before, and now he's publicly threatening criminal cases and arrests, particularly targeting honest civil servants from my team."
Gakharia also expressed his full support for his party members, dismissing Ivanishvili's threats as desperate and irrational. "Ivanishvili seems to be emotionally unstable, making wild claims that are beyond reason. His threats are empty, and he lacks the resolve to act on them," he added.
Bidzina Ivanishvili, in a recent interview with Imedi, warned that the members of Gakharia's party, as well as Gakharia himself, would face strict legal consequences. He claimed that the ruling party has already prepared legal cases against them.