Papuashvili: Use of "Molotov cocktails" is what Europeans call a peaceful demonstration

Over the past week, the Georgian people have not heard any significant messages, appeals, or reasonable proposals about how Georgia can become part of Europe without damaging national interests, security, and economic prosperity, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili said, according to Report's Georgian bureau.

"Despite repeated accusations that Georgian police are persecuting someone. However, all events are broadcast live on several TV channels, and everyone clearly sees that peaceful protest expression proceeds freely. Police only act when aggressive groups, either provoked or organized, begin to attack police and use violence. Naturally, these actions, openly directed against the constitutional order of the country, are strictly prohibited and will be prohibited in the future," he said.

The Speaker wished European politicians the same peace in their countries that they call violence at protest actions in Georgia.

"Let them turn on Georgian television, they can watch videos or live broadcast of what happened on Rustaveli Avenue, how protesters attacked police officers, how some called the use of pyrotechnics some kind of prank, when 140 police officers were injured. Throwing "Molotov cocktails," firecrackers at people, including shooting at a First Channel operator - this is all what Europeans call peace and peaceful demonstration. This is a shame," he said.