Overview

• Germany’s Federal Foreign Office said the Georgian leadership has agitated for months against the EU, Germany and Ambassador Peter Fischer, prompting his recall for consultations on how to proceed.
• EU foreign ministers are slated to discuss the dispute at their meeting on Monday, signaling potential for a coordinated response.
• Tbilisi last month accused Fischer of encouraging radicalism and interfering in domestic affairs, allegations Germany rejects as inconsistent with diplomatic rules.
• Fischer has criticized the ruling Georgian Dream party and attended court hearings involving opposition figures, and Der Spiegel reported he faced criticism for renting a house linked to an opposition politician.
• Berlin’s step follows broader pressure on European officials in Georgia, including a fine issued to Finland’s foreign minister after she expressed support for pro‑EU protesters in Tbilisi.