Armenia to Submit EU Membership Bid Soon, Pashinyan Says
Pashinyan said the application is needed before a referendum and that the process will begin soon, as Armenia weighs a pro-Western shift.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced in parliament that Armenia will soon apply for European Union membership, without specifying a deadline for submission.
- Pashinyan added that "calls coming from the Eurasian Economic Union partners" influenced the decision, following May statements urging Armenia to choose between the European Union and the Eurasian bloc.
- Armenia adopted the Integration Act last March to declare its aspirations for membership; the country must meet the Copenhagen criteria, requiring stable democratic institutions and a functioning market economy.
- Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stated "Helping Armenia on its European path is our responsibility," with 23 of the 27 European Union members currently supporting the expansion.
- Accession to the European Union typically takes nine years, though it can span 14 years as seen with Cyprus and Malta; current candidates include Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Albania, and former Yugoslav countries.
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Armenia is moving a step closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Monday, August 24, that his country could soon submit its application to join the 27 member states. This prospect was welcomed by Brussels, which indicated on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, that it was examining it "with interest."
Armenia Plans to Apply for Membership of the European Union, Which Would Consider It "with Interest"
The European Union has indicated that it considers "with interest" the possible future application for membership of Armenia. The country seeks to move away from Moscow, which calls for a referendum.Erevan's interest in joining the 27 is "a new expression of the EU's appeal to the citizens," said European Commission spokesman Paula Pinho on Tuesday. "We are therefore considering it with interest," she added. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pachini…
The EU welcomes "with interest" Armenia's possible application for membership, which seems to be looming. The day before, the Armenian President suggested that an official request would soon be sent; however, a rapprochement of this small Caucasus Republic with the EU would be very badly perceived in the Kremlin. - Armenia's accession to the EU: a possible application would be considered "with interest" by Brussels (International).
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wants to hold a referendum on EU accession only after an official request, a response from Brussels and a clear reform roadmap.
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