Rustavi-2"s counter-offer to the owners regarding the transfer of the control packege of the shares was followed by political assessments. National Movement say that the decision should be taken by the Karamanishvilis themselves, but they believe that the channel"s independent editorial policy is not questioned now either.

Non-parliamentary opposition neither have questions regarding independence of Rustavi2 editorial policy.

The Republicans support the idea of handing over the control package to Rustavi2 staff. The members of the European Georgia also responded to the current process.

The idea of transferring the control package to Rustavi2 employees was positively assessed by the diplomatic corps. Statement was made by the by US Ambassador as well.