**Germany Stands Firmly Behind Georgian Democrats**
A group of German lawmakers has issued a statement in support of the democratic opposition in Georgia. They call for free and fair parliamentary elections, which they say will restore democracy in the country.
The statement condemns the ruling party, Georgian Dream, for breaking its promise to start EU accession talks. The lawmakers also condemn the use of violence against protesters and urge the authorities to stop using force against peaceful demonstrators.
**Key Points:**
* German lawmakers support Georgia’s democratic opposition
* They call for free and fair parliamentary elections
* The statement condemns the ruling party, Georgian Dream, for breaking its promise to start EU accession talks
* The use of violence against protesters is condemned, and the authorities are urged to stop using force against peaceful demonstrators
**Background:**
Germany has been a strong supporter of Georgia’s EU integration. However, in recent years, the country has seen an increase in anti-democratic trends. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, called for a formal debate on suspending Georgia’s EU accession process due to the ruling party’s “increasingly authoritarian policies.”