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Yerevan's choice between EAEU and EU must be made by people - Overchuk
... opportunities and alternatives. Armenia - EAEU - EU On February 12, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia passed the bill regarding the initiation of the country's accession process to the EU in its first reading. Subsequently, on March 3, the NA Committee on European Integration decided to postpone the discussion of this bill for the second reading due to technical reasons. Previously, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed that Armenia does not intend to cut economic ties and does not aim to decrease ...
09/01/2025Armenia will reach a decision when the choice becomes final and unavoidable: Pashinyan regarding the nation's membership in the EU and the EAEU
... well as available opportunities and alternatives. On February 12, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved the bill regarding the initiation of the country's accession process to the EU in its first reading, and on March 3, the NA Committee on European Integration postponed the discussion of this bill in the second reading for technical reasons. Previously, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan indicated that Armenia does not intend to sever economic connections and does not aim to diminish ...
08/28/2025Economist: EU will not open its protected market with non-tariff restrictions to Armenia
..., 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved the draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As stated by the head of the NA Committee on European Integration Arman Yeghoyan, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, at the moment, the submission of an application for membership of the republic in the EU is not envisaged. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated ...
07/22/2025Expert: Compliance with EU standards can bring benefits to Armenia even without membership
... 26, 2025, the National Assembly of Armenia approved a draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As stated by the head of the NA Commission on European Integration, Arman Egoyan, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people; at the moment, the submission of an application for membership of the republic in the EU is not envisaged. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that ...
07/22/2025Armenia must meet certain standards to join the EU - Pashinyan
..., the National Assembly of Armenia approved the draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As the head of the National Assembly Committee on European Integration, Arman Egoyan, stated, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people; at the moment, the submission of an application for membership of the republic in the EU is not envisaged.-0-
07/16/2025Armenia has not submitted an application for EU membership - Mirzoyan
... National Assembly of Armenia approved a draft law on the beginning of the country's accession to the European Union. On April 4, the law was signed by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan. As stated by the head of the National Assembly Committee on European Integration Arman Egoyan, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, at the moment the submission of an application for membership of the republic in the EU is not envisaged. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated ...
05/21/2025About 37% of Armenian citizens consider the country's membership in EU probable - survey
... 2025, when the National Assembly gave its approval to the legislation initiating the accession process. President Vahagn Khachaturyan subsequently formalized this decision by signing the law on April 4th. As head of the National Assembly's Committee on European Integration Arman Yegoyan stated, this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, and at the moment, the submission of an application for membership in the EU is not envisaged. -0-
05/06/2025Processing vs. raw materials: Economist explains benefits of EAEU market for Armenia
... On March 26, 2025, Armenia’s National Assembly approved a draft law initiating the country's accession process to the European Union. On April 4, President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed the law. According to Arman Egoyan, Chair of the NA Committee on European Integration, the law simply expresses the will of the Armenian people; at this stage, there are no plans to formally apply for EU membership. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia does not intend to sever economic ...
04/14/2025Bill on beginning Armenia's accession to EU signed into law by President
... democratic institutions, increasing the welfare of the society, strengthening the security of the country, stability and supremacy of the law, announces the start of the EU membership process.” Arman Yeghoyan, Head of the parliamentary committee on European Integration, stated that this law simply expresses the will of the Armenian people, and that at the moment there are no plans to apply for membership in the EU.-0-
04/04/2025Azerbaijan's approaches are destructive, but do not diminish Armenia's efforts in the peace process - Yeghoyan
Azerbaijan's approaches are destructive at this stage, but they do not diminish Armenia's efforts and achievements in the peace treaty negotiations, said Arman Yeghoyan, head of the Armenian parliament's European Integration Committee. YEREVAN, March 28. /ARKA/. Azerbaijan's approaches are destructive at this stage, but they do not diminish Armenia's efforts and achievements in the peace treaty negotiations, said Arman Yeghoyan, head of the Armenian ...
03/28/2025Armenian Parliament adopts bill on Armenia's EU membership
... with the goal of developing democratic institutions, improving the welfare of society, strengthening the country's security, sustainability, and the rule of law, announces the start of the EU membership process,'" Zeynalyan noted. The head of the European Integration Commission, Arman Yeghoyan, in turn, stated that at the moment, there is no provision for filing an application for EU membership; this bill simply expresses the will of the Armenian people. Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan ...
03/26/2025Deputy Minister of Economy reveals reason behind decline in trade with European Union
... turnover with the EU in 2024. YEREVAN, March 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Narek Hovakimyan revealed the main reason behind the decline in the trade turnover with the EU in 2024. Speaking at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration on Monday he recalled that the trade turnover between Armenia and EU countries in 2024 totaled about $2.3 billion, down 11.7% compared to 2023. "The major reason behind the decline is the termination of the GSP+ trade preference ...
03/24/2025Armenia to protect 'basturma' and 'matsun'as national brands
... “Armenian basturma” (dried meat with spices), “Armenian matsun” (a fermented milk product, a type of yogurt) and a number of other products, Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Narek Hovakimyan said at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on European integration on Monday. YEREVAN, March 24. /ARKA/. Discussions are underway to secure and protect national geographical indications for “Armenian basturma” (dried meat with spices), “Armenian matsun” (a fermented milk product, a type ...
03/24/2025Signing of the Armenia-EU "New Partnership Agenda" is planned in the coming months - MFA
... YEREVAN, March 24. /ARKA/. The signing of the "New Partnership Agenda" between Armenia and the EU is planned for the coming months. This was announced by Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan at a meeting of the parliamentary commission on European integration on Monday. "The negotiations are nearing completion. It is expected that this will take place at the next meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Council. Currently, June is being discussed as a possible date," Hovhannisyan ...
03/24/2025Armenia expects expansion of security cooperation with EU - Deputy Foreign Minister
... YEREVAN, March 24. /ARKA/. The European Union is becoming an increasingly important partner for Armenia in the area of security. This statement was made by Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration on Monday. The draft law to initiate the process of Armenia's membership in the European Union received a positive conclusion from the commission on Monday. "We are discussing other formats of cooperation, within which active ...
03/24/2025Armenia's withdrawal from EEU at the stage of negotiations on joining the EU will cost 30-40% of its GDP – Shoigu
... a sharp decline in living standards. At the same time, Yerevan should not count on generous subsidies from the EU, given the state of the European economy," Shoigu was quoted by Tass as saying. According to him, in exchange for the prospect of European integration, Armenian citizens will have to give up the privileges of the EEU single labor market, including employment without permits, simplified registration, free medical care, free education and much more. Shoigu recalled that remittances ...
03/20/2025Parliamentary committee postpones discussion of bill on Armenia's accession to the EU
Armenian National Assembly's Committee on European Integration has postponed the discussion of the draft law on starting the process of the country's accession to the EU in the second reading, head of the committee Arman Yeghoyan said, adding that the postponement was due to technical reasons....
03/03/2025Armenia's EU membership law lacks operational details-MFA
... The law on Armenia's membership in the European Union does not contain an operational section with specific actions; rather, it serves as a political message, said Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia. Speaking at a meeting of the European Integration Committee in the National Assembly on Monday, Hovhannisyan noted that the development of a new agenda document is nearing completion. This document not only complements the CEPA (Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between ...
03/03/2025EU-Armenia parliamentary cooperation committee meeting to be held in Yerevan
... Parliamentary Cooperation Committee will take place on February 25 in Yerevan, according to the press service of the Armenian National Assembly. The meeting will be co-chaired by Arman Yeghoyan, the head of the Armenian National Assembly Committee on European Integration, and MEP Nils Usakovskis (Latvia).
02/24/2025Armenia's Shift Towards the EU Could Inflict Severe Economic Pain – Financier (EXCLUSIVE)
... don't think the government is unaware that a sudden shift with economic consequences could be extremely painful for our economy," he said in an interview with ARKA news agency, when asked about the risks Armenia's economy might face on the path to European integration. On February 12, the National Assembly of Armenia approved, in the first reading, a bill to begin the country’s accession process to the EU. In discussing the negative potential impact on Armenia’s economy, Aramyan referred to ...
02/14/2025Armenia insists on control over all cargo on its territory, including Azerbaijani
Any cargo passing through the territory of Armenia must be subject to control, said Arman Yeghoyan, chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration. YEREVAN, February 13. /ARКА/. Any cargo passing through the territory of Armenia must be subject to control, said Arman Yeghoyan, chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration. "Armenia must know what ...
02/13/2025Armenian parliament approves bill on starting accession process to European Union
... opposition Pativ Unem (I Have Honor) bloc voted against. On January 9, 2025 the Armenian government approved a civic initiative on Armenia's accession to the EU, proposed by the Platform of Democratic Forces. On January 24, the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration gave a positive conclusion to the draft law. PM Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia can become a member of the EU only if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He pointed to the need to discuss and develop a joint roadmap ...
02/12/2025Opposition MP describes Armenia’s move towards EU as ‘shameful bluff that threatens Armenia's foreign policy’
... the opposition MP said, addressing the authorities. On January 9, 2025 the Armenian government approved a civic initiative on Armenia's accession to the EU, proposed by the Platform of Democratic Forces. On January 24, the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration gave a positive conclusion to the draft law. PM Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia can become a member of the EU only if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He pointed to the need to discuss and develop a joint roadmap ...
02/12/2025Armenian National Assembly discusses the beginning of Armenia's EU accession process
... garnered more than 60,000 votes of citizens. The representative of the initiative, former MP Artak Zeynalyan, who presented the proposal, noted that the goal is to ensure that the government’s actions in the future are within the framework of the European integration process. The MPs have 5 hours to discuss the issue. On January 9, 2025 the Armenian government approved a civic initiative on Armenia's accession to the EU, proposed by the Platform of Democratic Forces. On January 24, the Parliamentary ...
02/11/2025Newly established Directorate General of the European Commission to oversee financial and technical support for Armenia
... December 2024 On January 9, 2024, the government of the Republic of Armenia approved a draft law on Armenia's accession to the EU, proposed by the civil initiative "Platform of Democratic Forces." On January 24, the parliamentary committee on European integration of the National Assembly of Armenia gave a positive opinion on this draft law. It is expected that the draft will be included in the agenda of the upcoming National Assembly session (February 11-14). As stated by the Prime Minister ...
02/04/2025Armenian MFA on cooperation with EU and EAEU: Leveraging every opportunity for progress
... Armenian government approved a draft law on starting the process of Armenia's accession to the EU, proposed by the civil initiative "Platform of Democratic Forces." On January 24, the Armenian National Assembly’s Parliamentary Committee on European Integration gave a positive opinion on the bill. It is expected to be included in the agenda for the next session of the National Assembly (February 11-14). As Prime Minister Pashinyan stated, Armenia can only become a member of the EU if the ...
02/04/2025Overchuk: Armenia knows that joining EU will close EEU market for it
... Armenian society.” On January 9, 2024, the Armenian government approved a bill on starting the process of Armenia's accession to the EU, proposed by the Platform of Democratic Forces civic initiative. On January 24, the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration of the National Assembly gave a positive opinion to this draft law. In all probability, it will be included in the agenda of the next session of the National Assembly, scheduled for February 11-14. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated ...
01/29/2025Armenian National Assembly committee approves draft law on starting accession to European Union
Armenian National Assembly`s Committee on European Integration on Friday approved a draft law on the beginning of the accession process to the European Union. YEREVAN, January 24. /ARKA/. Armenian National Assembly`s Committee on European Integration on Friday approved a draft law on the ...
01/24/2025Armenia expects signing of new partnership agenda with EU
... expects to sign a new partnership agenda with the European Union in the near future, Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Alen Simonyan said. ‘Despite all the security threats Armenia has faced in recent years, we are unwaveringly advancing the process of European integration and expect that the new Republic of Armenia-European Union partnership agenda will be signed in the near future,’ he said at a panel discussion today with the participation of the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the parliaments ...
01/23/2025Armenian parliamentary delegation to attend PACE autumn session in Strasbourg
... Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs, as well as MPs Armen Gevorkyan, Armen Rustamyan, Hayk Mamijanyan, Sona Ghazaryan, Arusyak Julhakyan, and Hripsime Grigoryan. Additionally, Karine Shimshiryans, Head of the Interparliamentary Relations and European Integration Department of the NA's External Relations Office, will serve as the delegation's secretary.
09/12/2024Alen Simonyan: BRICS participation compatible with Armenia's European integration path
... region. Countries are seeking ways to diversify economically in the current climate, and Armenia must act in its own interests by engaging in the BRICS summit," Simonyan stated. He stressed that this participation aligns with Armenia’s path toward European integration, adding, "We must avoid extremes, and our values remain unchanged. This approach will complement Armenia’s economy, rights, and values." Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is set to attend the BRICS summit in Russia’s ...
09/09/2024Yeghoyan: Armenia needs to push technical aspect of European integration
Armenia's priority should be seeking alternatives to natural gas, Yeghoyan says YEREVAN, July 3. /ARKA/. Armenia needs to push the technical aspect of its European integration ambitions, that is, to diversify its economy and energy security, Arman Yeghoyan, the Chairman of Armenia’s parliamentary Committee on European Integration, stated on Wednesday. As of now, Armenia is extremely dependent on natural ...
07/03/2024Small states better to be EU members for the sake of fast growth - Head of NA Commission on European Integration
It is better for small states to be members of the European Union, because the experience shows that such countries experience rapid growth after joining the EU, Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on European Integration Arman Yeghoyan said today, speaking at the parliamentary hearings on the referendum on Armenia's application for EU membership, which is sought by a number of extra-parliamentary parties. YEREVAN, 21 June. /ARKA/. It is better ...
06/21/2024Armenia's parliament to hold hearing on potential EU bid referendum
... /ARKA/. The National Assembly of Armenia will hold a hearing on a potential referendum that might take place in the country and decide whether Armenia should submit an application to become a member of the European Union, the parliamentary Committee on European Integration announced on Monday. The hearing, scheduled for 21 June, is the initiative of an alliance of political parties that are not represented in the parliament, such as the Hanrapetutyun Party, the For The Republic Party, the Christian ...
06/17/2024Armenian cognac to be re-branded into Armenian brandy - head of Economy Ministry
Armenian cognac will be rebranded into Armenian brandy, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said at a joint session of the parliamentary committees on European integration and on financia and budgetary issues on Tuesday. YEREVAN, 4 June. /ARKA/. Armenian cognac will be re-branded into Armenian brandy, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said at a joint session of the parliamentary committees on European ...
06/04/2024EU seeks to deepen cooperation with Armenia: Ambassador Maragos on new partnership program
The European Union seeks to deepen cooperation with Armenia, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vasilis Maragos said today, speaking at hearings on "New Prospects and Challenges of Armenia's European Integration" in the National Assembly. YEREVAN, April 4. /ARKA/. The European Union seeks to deepen cooperation with Armenia, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vasilis Maragos said today, speaking at hearings on "New ...
04/04/2024Armenia develops new document on cooperation with EU - Foreign Ministry
... full implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), we will really reach the status of readiness of a candidate country for EU membership," the deputy minister said at a meeting of the National Assembly's European Integration Committee. Along with this, as Hovhannisyan noted, new directions of cooperation and new programs are being developed, which emerged as a result of the fact-finding mission held last November. "Now, together with these two processes ...
03/18/2024Armenia's policy of focusing on domestic issues attracts investors - Turlov
... Holding Corp Timur Turlov said today. "There is no any special geopolitical situation in Armenia, at least not a negative one. From the point of view of the people I've talked to, the vectors that exist, the important signals, such as the desire for European integration, the desire to improve processes, to actively interact with international development institutions - there are many steps that investors traditionally like," Turlov said, speaking at the first investment and financial forum "Armenian ...
03/05/2024Armenian Foreign Minister stresses need of unconditional recognition ofArmenia's territorial integrity
... East with the West, also as a guarantee of stability in the South Caucasus. Minister Mirzoyan also answered questions of the attendees. Touching upon the deepening of the Armenia-EU partnership, the Minister noted that the relations of Armenia with the European integration structure are based on common values and democratic principles and include the effective implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, as well as the development of new directions of cooperation....
02/08/2024Mirzoyan-Bayramov meeting to be held in Russia as well - head of Armenian National Assembly committee
Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov will also have a meeting in Moscow, Arman Yeghoyan, head of the Armenian parliamentary committee on European integration issues from the ruling Civil Contract party said today. YEREVAN, May 2. /ARKA/. Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov will also have a meeting in Moscow, Arman Yeghoyan, head of the Armenian ...
05/02/2023Armenian National Assembly elects chairpersons of standing committees
... Self-Government, Agriculture and Environmental Protection (10 members) - Vahe Ghalumyan (Civil Contract), - Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sports (9 members) - Sisak Gabrielyan (Civil Contract), Standing Committee on European Integration (8 members) - Arman Yeghoyan (Civil Contract), - Standing Committee on Labor and Social Issues (8 members) - Heriknaz Tigranyan (Civil Contract), - Standing Committee on Healthcare (8 members) - Narek Zeynalyan (Civil Contract), - ...
08/13/2021Ruling majority in Armenian parliament votes down opposition’s proposal to set up standing committee on Artsakh
... following 12 committees: Committee on Labor and Social Affairs (8 members), Committee on Healthcare (8 members), Committee on Foreign Relations (10 members), Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sports (9 members), Committee on European Integration (8 members), Committee for the Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs (8 members), Committee on Defense and Security (11 members), Committee on State and Legal Affairs (12 members), Committee on Regional and Eurasian Integration ...
08/06/2021PACE to discuss the issue of Armenian POWs held in Azerbaijan
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is set to discuss today the issue of Armenian prisoners of war still held in Azerbaijan, Arman Yeghoyan, MP from the ruling My Step faction and chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration, told a press briefing. YEREVAN, April 20. /ARKA/. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is set to discuss today the issue of Armenian prisoners of war still held in Azerbaijan, Arman Yeghoyan, MP from the ruling ...
04/20/2021Armenian prime minister to resign in late April but will stay in office until snap polls
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will resign in the last ten days of April, but no specific day has been decided yet, said Arman Yeghoyan, an MP from the ruling My Step faction, who is chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration. YEREVAN, April 20. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will resign in the last ten days of April, but no specific day has been decided yet, said Arman Yeghoyan, an MP from the ruling My Step faction, who is chairman ...
04/20/2021Azerbaijan's civilian cargoes allowed to pass through Armenia's Syunik province
The passage for Azerbaijanis through the Syunik region of Armenia does not imply the presence of a sovereign corridor, Arman Yeghoyan, an MP from the ruling My Step faction, chairman of the European Integration Commission, said Thursday at a briefing. YEREVAN, November 19. /ARKA/. The passage for Azerbaijanis through the Syunik region of Armenia does not imply the presence of a sovereign corridor, Arman Yeghoyan, an MP from the ruling ...
11/19/2020Stronger together: the EU and Armenia continue cooperation and join efforts to fight COVID-19
... to the creation of what is now the European Union * In 1950, Foreign Minister of France Robert Schumann proposed a new formula for political cooperation in Europe, aimed at eliminating the idea of war among the nations of Europe by fostering European integration based on fundamental values and principles and with pooling of resources. * First, the six founding member states joined the union. Today, the EU consists of 27 Member States that share common values. II. ARMENIA-EU: STRONGER ...
05/23/2020Transparency International: Armenia has long been dependent on Russia for energy and arms
... guaranteed an effective monopoly not only on the supply of gas to Armenia until 2043, but also on exporting electricity through Armenia to customers in Georgia and Iran. These changes coincided with a shift in Armenia’s political trajectory away from European integration and toward greater cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union. Three former government ministers – of Economy, Energy and Finance – claimed that had Armenia acted otherwise, Gazprom would have significantly increased the gas ...
11/22/2019Unlike U.S., Russia has no numerous noncommercial organizations in Armenia - Pyotr Tolstoy
... organizations in Armenia's territory, Vice Speaker of the Russian State Duma Pyotr Tolstoy said Tuesday as he met with an Armenian parliamentary delegation headed by Mikael Melkumyan, head of the Armenian National Assembly's committee on regional and European integration. YEREVAN, September 18. /ARKA/. Unlike the United States, Russia has no numerous nongovernmental organizations in Armenia's territory, Vice Speaker of the Russian State Duma Pyotr Tolstoy said Tuesday as he met with an Armenian ...
09/18/2019Armenian lawmakers unhappy about ambassadors' activity - paper
... faction, talked tough urging the diplomats to work more intensively. He said that the statement that Armenia's diplomatic service underwent major changes has nothing in common with the reality. Arman Yeghoyan, head of the parliamentary committee on European integration, on his side, said that rich Armenians abroad who contact ambassadors in a hope to be informed about ways to invest in Armenia received no information. Diplomats tell hem that this is not their duty to do that. Zhoghovurd reports ...
08/30/2019Armenian parliament elects heads of standing committees
... health and social issues, Ruben Rubinyan was elected to head foreign relations committee, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan was elected to head the committee on education, science, culture, Diaspora, youth and sports issues, Arman Yegkoyan will head the committee on European integration, Andranik Kocharyan will head the committee on defense and security issues. Vladimir Vardanyan was elected to head the committee on state and legal issues, Varazdat Karapetyan will head the committee on sustainable development, territorial ...
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