Tbilisi:The secretary general of the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party and mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, has accused European bureaucrats of implementing a policy of "double standards." He criticized them for failing to comment on the suppression of demonstrations in France, while they have been quick to adopt resolutions and demand sanctions against Georgia.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Kaladze questioned the absence of condemnation from European Parliament representatives or high-ranking officials regarding the events in France, noting a stark contrast in their response to similar situations in Georgia. He pointed out that European authorities labeled a group of violent individuals in Georgia as peaceful protesters, highlighting the inconsistency in their approach.

Kaladze further stated that such reactions from European politicians lead to a negative perception among the Georgian population, which in turn surprises European officials.

The student protests in France began in late September in the Île-de-France region and have since spread across the country. The protests are aimed at addressing issues such as overloaded timetables, teacher shortages, and other educational system problems. In some regions, the demonstrations have resulted in public disturbances and confrontations with law enforcement, leading to approximately 7,000 arrests, 90% of which involve minors. The unrest has also extended to neighboring Belgium.

In Georgia, protests occurred in late November and early December 2024, following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement of the suspension of EU accession negotiations.