Armenian president approves EU pathway, Pashinyan stresses referendum needed - Türkiye Today

Russia warns Armenia of high economic price if it pursues EU membership

Accession to the EU is incompatible with Armenia’s continued membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, a Russian-led trade bloc that gives it tariff-free access to Russia’s vast market, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Overchuk. Armenia would also have to pay much more for Russian energy resources and food, Overchuk said. Last week, the Armenian Parliament adopted a bill calling for the government to seek accession to the EU, …

Armenian president approves EU pathway, Pashinyan stresses referendum needed - Türkiye Today

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has approved legislation related to the country’s potential European Union (EU) membership, according to an official statement from the Armenian presidency. The law, which outlines the initial framework for Armenia’s path toward EU accession, was passed by the Armenian Parliament on March 26 with a majority vote. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has clarified that the approval of this legislation does not aut…