Germany rejects accusations against ambassador in Tbilisi amid rising diplomatic tensions

The German government has firmly rejected accusations made by the Georgian Foreign Ministry against its ambassador in Tbilisi, Peter Fischer, following his recent summons over alleged interference in Georgia’s internal affairs.

Ambassador Fischer was called to the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 24, where he met with First Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Zurabishvili, Caliber.Az reports.

According to the ministry, Fischer was “reminded” of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which obliges diplomats “not to interfere in the internal affairs of the host state.” Officials also accused him of encouraging a “radical agenda” and contributing to “the incitement of polarisation in society.”

The ministry expressed additional concern over alleged “attempts to politicise ongoing court proceedings” and claimed that the German Embassy failed to provide evidence to support earlier complaints regarding “the incitement of hate speech and the promotion of the spread of disinformation.”

We firmly reject the continuing aggressive rhetoric by representatives of the Georgian Dream towards the German Ambassador in Tblisi & his baseless summons today. He represents the position of the Federal Government & acts in full compliance with the Vienna Convention.

— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) September 24, 2025

In response, Germany’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement on X, defending its envoy and condemning the accusations. 

“We firmly reject the continuing aggressive rhetoric by representatives of the Georgian Dream towards the German Ambassador in Tblisi & his baseless summons today. He represents the position of the Federal Government & acts in full compliance with the Vienna Convention,” the statement read.

Ambassador Fischer also responded, describing the accusations as “groundless attacks.” He added: “The responsibility for this new low in Georgia-Germany relations lies with the ruling party. The cause is the actions and rhetoric of the ruling party. I was not heard. I am not a radical. Germany remains a friend.”

1st "summoning" of 🇩🇪 amb in 🇬🇪. For 🇩🇪, I refuted in detail baseless attacks on me & placed responsibility for new low in 🇩🇪🇬🇪 relations on Govt of 🇬🇪 & GD reps who by actions & rhetoric caused it & block EU-path.
I was not heard.
I am not a radical.
🇩🇪 remains a friend. pic.twitter.com/xa1twUt5B7

— Peter Fischer (@Diplo_Peter) September 24, 2025

Fischer has faced growing criticism from Georgian Dream leaders, including Parliamentary Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, who accused him of supporting “extremist” protest movements. Fischer was particularly targeted for engaging with student groups advocating for Georgia’s EU integration.

The incident comes amid a broader diplomatic strain, with other Western diplomats, including Dutch Ambassador Meline Arakelian, also facing similar accusations. In response, 26 European embassies and the EU delegation in Georgia issued a joint statement condemning “disinformation” about their activities in the country.

By Vafa Guliyeva