Georgian Prime Minister Accuses EU Ambassador of Orchestrating Tbilisi Unrest

According to Rokna, Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, said on Saturday evening that the EU ambassador had expressed open support for efforts to destabilize the government.

“You are aware that certain individuals from abroad — including the representative of the European Union — have shown direct support for attempts to overthrow our constitutional system,” Kobakhidze stated.

Citing a report from Sputnik, the Georgian Prime Minister stressed:

“Given this reality, the EU ambassador in Georgia bears special responsibility. Demonstrate goodwill, come forward, share responsibility, and strongly condemn what is happening on the streets of Tbilisi. We have seen and heard statements supporting a coup attempt — this is his direct responsibility. Let’s see how they respond.”

The remarks came as pro-Western demonstrators gathered in central Tbilisi on Saturday evening, marching toward the presidential palace while waving EU flags. Protesters reportedly breached metal barriers and entered the outer courtyard of the presidential residence on Atoneli Street, denouncing the results of ongoing municipal elections.

According to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission, the ruling Georgian Dream Party won in all 64 municipalities across the country — a result that triggered outrage among opposition supporters.

Kobakhidze denounced the rally outside the presidential palace as “a criminal act,” warning that participants would face prosecution:

“All those involved in these unlawful gatherings will be punished.”

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs later announced that an investigation had been launched into the events in Tbilisi, including alleged “calls for a coup d’état.”

The ministry’s statement said the probe was opened under Articles 317, 187, 222, and 225 of the Criminal Code, covering offenses such as assaulting law enforcement officers, calls for the violent overthrow of the constitutional order, damaging public property, organizing or participating in violent assemblies, and attempts to seize or blockade strategic facilities.

Deputy Interior Minister Alexander Darakhvelidze confirmed that 14 police officers were injured during the clashes, adding that one remains in critical condition.

Meanwhile, Kakha Kaladze, Secretary-General of the ruling Georgian Dream Party, accused the protesters of being part of a “foreign-controlled network”, asserting:

“These individuals do not belong to themselves, their families, or their country. They are agents — members of a network operated from abroad. Every rioter, whoever they are, will face severe punishment.”

He concluded:

“This was a direct attempt at a coup. Everyone involved will be held accountable.”