Another country wants to join the EU. Might apply soon

Armenia may soon apply for EU membership

In August, Pashinyan announced that his government intended to apply for EU membership "in the near future." However, Yerevan has not yet submitted a formal application. It is conducting a dialogue with the European Commission on visa liberalization, the aim of which is to complete the process by 2029, Euronews recalled.

We have started a process that will lead us to the final decision to apply for formal membership in the European Union, he said.

“There is always some risk.”

First of all, we want to create an alternative for Armenians and Armenia, because it is common in our society and among our neighbors that Armenia has no alternative, Pashinyan said.

Russia threatened to retaliate, primarily by cutting off energy supplies to Armenia, Euronews pointed out. Pashinyan, however, stated that his government seeks to diversify political and economic relations.

If there is no balance in any relationship, there is always some risk, he said.

Inspiration from Georgia

The Armenian leader stated that he is aware of the compromise involved in joining the EU. He assessed that the Armenian nation must make a choice.

We were inspired by Georgia's determination to become a full member of the European Union. For Armenia, Georgia's success is very important because it affects citizens' perception of our European prospects, he said.