politics
March 24, 2026
Georgia Declares "Civilizational Shame" with EU
TBILISI – Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili assessed the absence of condolences from the European Union on the death of Patriarch Ilia II as a "civilizational shame," pointing to a deep gap between political priorities and basic human values.
TL;DR
- Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili called the EU's lack of condolences for Patriarch Ilia II's death a "civilizational shame."
- He stated this highlights a gap between political priorities and basic human values.
- Papuashvili contrasted the EU's quick reactions to unfavorable political processes in Georgia with its absence of empathy in moments of mourning.
- He believes the EU does not understand the true values Georgia stands for.
- Patriarch Ilia II was buried on March 22nd in Tbilisi, with delegations from various countries, including the Russian Orthodox Church, in attendance.
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