Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili sharply criticized the European Union, accusing it of failing to condemn violent incidents that took place in Georgia last December, when Molotov cocktails were thrown and the Parliament building was set on fire.

Papuashvili claimed the EU has remained silent on these acts, stating: “Has anyone seen a single statement from the EU ambassador, the German ambassador, or any European Commission representative condemning these attacks? No. Instead of denouncing the violence, Brussels justifies it. This is the shame that today’s European values are bringing upon themselves.”

He alleged that violence, threats, and hate speech are now being carried out “under the guise of European solidarity,” and accused EU representatives of aligning themselves with individuals who attacked police officers.

“This behaviour doesn’t reflect European values—it’s reminiscent of the Soviet Union,” Papuashvili added. “That’s why we are warning EU citizens. People are becoming more aware, and this is reflected in recent EU election results.”

His comments add to rising tensions between Georgian officials and EU institutions amid ongoing disputes over legislation and democratic standards in the country.