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Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is attending the seventh European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, which began on October 2. GD Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and GD government administration head Levan Zhorzholiani are accompanying him.
Kobakhidze also attended the previous EPC summit in Tirana in May. The Georgian Dream government, however, remains largely isolated from the West after the disputed October 2024 parliamentary elections and the subsequent repression that followed the party’s November decision to halt EU accession.
Before the start of the summit in Copenhagen, the Danish Embassy, citing the Danish Foreign Ministry, told Civil.ge that the “EPC framework does not replace existing EU positions and policies concerning Georgia,” stressing, “The EU and Denmark have at multiple occasions expressed our concern over the deteriorating situation in Georgia.” The Danish Embassy emphasized that the EPC is “not an EU-format meeting,” but rather a “broader European forum for political and strategic dialogue.”
“Denmark continues the participation format set by the previous six host countries of the European EPC meetings, including the last meeting in Albania in May 2025,” the Embassy further said, “Accordingly, Georgia has been invited to the EPC in Copenhagen.”
On October 1, Kobakhidze attended a reception hosted by the King and the Queen of Denmark for the EPC summit participating leaders. The GD government released a photo of Irakli Kobakhidze with King Frederik X and Queen Mary Elizabeth, who welcomed the summit leaders at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Speaking to Georgian reporters on October 2, Irakli Kobakhidze said the delegation “had a chance to speak to several leaders” during the previous night’s dinner. “Everywhere, we talk about our national interests, about our views on how we should move forward in the direction of European integration, which is one of the key priorities of our foreign policy,” he added.
On October 2, pro-government media released several video clips of Irakli Kobakhidze having only brief exchanges, each lasting less than half a minute, with Western leaders. The clips showed him greeting Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, speaking briefly with French President Emmanuel Macron, and shaking hands with Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez. The pro-government media tries to portray such moments as the GD’s breaking of the international isolation.
Kobakhidze is set to take part in a roundtable discussion focusing on economic security.
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What is the reaction of the US #Military to #Trump‘s speech to them?
Trump and War Secretary Pete #Hegseth addressed hundreds of senior officers, with Trump floating the controversial idea of using U.S. cities as “training grounds” to combat an “enemy within”.Military leadership reacted to former President Trump’s September 30, 2025, speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico with silence and a subdued demeanor, in line with the military’s tradition of remaining apolitical
Key reactions and points from the event:
Silence from the audience: Despite Trump’s remarks—which were met with boisterous applause at his rallies—the generals and admirals in attendance largely remained silent. Some news outlets reported that senior leaders had been cautioned beforehand not to cheer or react to partisan comments. Trump himself noted the unusually quiet atmosphere, joking that he’d never walked into such a silent room.
Jokes about punishment: After observing the lack of reaction, Trump encouraged the officers to “feel nice and loose”. He added that they could leave if they disliked his speech, but warned it would cost them their rank and future.
Controversial proposals: Trump’s speech focused on using the military, including the National Guard, to quell crime and civil unrest in Democratic-led cities, referring to the situation as a “war from within”. This sparked concern among critics regarding the long-standing civil-military norms and the possibility of legal challenges under the Posse Comitatus Act.
Criticism from outside the room: Retired military officials expressed concerns about Hegseth and Trump’s comments.One retired brigadier general called the meeting an “insult” and a “tremendous waste of time and resources”.
Another retired Army lieutenant general called Trump’s mention of using troops against an “enemy within” a violation of military principles, stating, “Soldiers are training to protect American citizens from foreign adversaries,” not from citizens themselves.Political messaging: The event was widely viewed as highly political, with Trump and Hegseth using the platform to advance culture war grievances. Hegseth introduced new directives targeting diversity initiatives and tightening standards, including a new “gender-neutral” or “male-level” physical standard for combat roles. Hegseth also criticized “fat generals,” a comment retired officials found insulting.
Cost and necessity of the meeting: Critics questioned the necessity and cost of flying hundreds of top military leaders from around the world for a meeting that coincided with a government shutdown. Some called it a “loyalty test”.
While the military’s top brass maintained their composure in line with professional norms, the event created a significant rift between the administration’s political agenda and traditional civil-military relations.
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