Letter of Solidarity with Ambassador Peter Fischer

Letter of Solidarity with Ambassador Peter Fischer

We, representatives of Georgian civil society, express our strongest solidarity with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia, His Excellency Peter Fischer.

At a time when democratic values and Georgia’s European future are under attack, Ambassador Fischer has consistently and courageously defended the principles of freedom, openness, and democracy. His voice has been one of clarity and conviction, reminding both the authorities and society that Georgia’s rightful place is in the family of European nations.

It is precisely because of this principled stance that the Ambassador has become the target of baseless, aggressive, and dishonest attacks by the Georgian Dream authorities. These personal insults and propagandistic narratives are not isolated incidents. They are part of a deliberate and systematic campaign of disinformation and hostility aimed not only at Germany, but also at other Western partners – including the European Union, United Kingdom, and the United States – who have stood firmly by Georgia for decades. From humanitarian aid and development assistance to steadfast diplomatic and political backing, Germany and its partners have been among the most consistent friends of the Georgian people.

The attempt to discredit and personally attack a respected representative of such a close partner country and our guest is deeply alarming. These actions damage Georgia’s international reputation, undermine our strategic interests, and most dangerously, create distance between Georgia and those allies who have invested so much in supporting our independence, security, and democratic development. Instead of strengthening Georgia’s sovereignty, such narratives only weaken our resilience, foster division, and serve the interests of those who do not wish to see Georgia succeed on its European path.

False narratives about the lack of Western support to Georgia and its citizens have no basis in fact. On the contrary, it is precisely Germany, the UK, and other European nations that have consistently advocated for Georgia’s integration into Euro-Atlantic structures and have defended our sovereignty in the face of external threats.

As civil society organizations committed to Georgia’s democratic future, we declare our unambiguous support for Ambassador Fischer and for all representatives of partner countries who, despite hostility and slander, continue to defend the right of Georgians to freedom, democracy, and European integration.

Their solidarity with our people deserves recognition, gratitude, and respect.

Civil society in Georgia stands united with Ambassador Fischer. We will continue to raise our voices against propaganda, against manipulation, and against the erosion of Georgia’s historic choice for Europe. The values of truth, dignity, democracy, and freedom will prevail.

The letter is open for signing. The list is subject to updates.

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Sincerely,

• Europe-Georgia Institute (EGI)
• Transparency International Georgia
• Tbilisi Pride
• Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI)
• Democracy Research Institute (DRI)
• Human Rights Center (HRC)
• Green Alternative
• Rights Georgia
• Civil Society Foundation
• Georgian Democracy Initiative (GDI)
• Georgia’s European Orbit
• Partnership for Human Rights
• International Society for Fair Elections And Democracy (ISFED)
• Georgia’s Association of Young Lawyers (GYLA)
• Democracy Defenders (DemDef)
• Georgia’s Future Academy
• Sapari
• The Georgian Center for Psychosocial and Medical Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (GCRT)
• Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI)
• Association of Law Firms of Georgia (ALFG)
• Women’s Initiatives Supporting Group (WISG)
• Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC)
• Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG)
• GEOCASE
• Europe Foundation
• Prevention for Progress (PFP)
• Civic Idea
• Institute of Western Democracy and Leadership (IWDL Georgia)
• Platform 2025
•  Ancestors – Platform 26
• Media Development Foundation (MDF)
• Chavchavadze Center

• Georgia’s Reforms Associates (GRASS)

The list shall be updated.