The Chairman of the German Bundestag Foreign Affairs Commission Visits Georgia  

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Michael Roth, German politician, visited Tbilisi on January 13. He met with the Georgian opposition and . Roth supports new elections in Georgia and Western sanctions against the ruling party.

Roth called the current crisis in Georgia a “serious conflict between autocracy and liberal democracy”. He said that the only way solve this problem is through new, free, and .

Roth also stated that he doesn’ see any chance for Georgia to return to the European track with its current government. He believes that new elections are necessary for a new, legitimate government to be formed.

At a protest rally on Avenue, Roth said that are fighting for European values, not just better living conditions. He praised their efforts and encouraged other EU countries to them.

Roth also met with opposition leaders, who told him that Georgians should expect even more protests and greater unity in the coming days. They added that Germany is making about Georgia without waiting for other EU countries.

Later, Roth joined protesters on Rustaveli Avenue and wrote on social media that he was proud to join them. He also met with independent media representatives, emphasizing the importance of press in democracy.

On January 15, Roth held talks with President Salome Zurabishvili, thanking her for their conversation about Georgia’s path towards EU and NATO membership.

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