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Armenia plans formal EU membership application by 2027 or 2028

Armenia European Union Nikol Pashinyan Russia geopolitics

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that Armenia could formally submit an application for European Union membership as early as 2027 or 2028. This strategic shift signals a significant distancing from Russia, Armenia’s long-term security and economic partner.

Pashinyan stated that the government is working to create alternatives so that the Armenian people have a choice in the country’s future direction. He emphasized that democracy is a strategic choice for the nation and noted that the EU has been a key partner in democratic reforms. While pursuing EU integration, Armenia does not currently plan to leave the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), despite Moscow’s warnings that membership in both organizations is incompatible.

The geopolitical pivot follows strained relations with Russia, exacerbated by Moscow’s perceived failure to provide adequate defense during conflicts with Azerbaijan in 2020 and 2023. Armenia has already suspended its participation in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). In response to Armenia’s pro-Western trajectory, Russia has imposed trade restrictions on Armenian agricultural exports and threatened to adjust energy supply costs.

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Armenia · Eurasian Economic Union · European Union · Nikol Pashinyan · Russia

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Armenija na raskrsnici između Brisela i Moskve: Zahtjev za članstvo u EU moguć već 2027. [n1info.ba]
Armenia Moves Towards EU Membership as Pashinyan Prepares for a Difficult Choice Between Brussels and Moscow [www.europesays.com]
Арменският премиер Никол Пашинян днес обяви, че страната му ще [novini247.com]
Armenia anunță că își va depune candidatura pentru aderarea la UE până în 2028 [www.veridica.ro]
Arménsko sa odvracia od Ruska, mieri k Bruselu. Prezident ohlásil plán podať žiadosť o vstup do EÚ do roku 2028 [www.aktuality.sk]
Удар за Москва! Армения може да кандидатства за ЕС през 2027 г. [fakti.bg]
Η Αρμενία θα υποβάλει επίσημη υποψηφιότητα ένταξης στην ΕΕ έως το 2028 [www.iefimerida.gr]
Pashinyan says Armenia could apply for EU membership next year [oc-media.org]
Armenija bi u naredne dvije godine mogla podnijeti zahtjev za članstvo u EU [www.oslobodjenje.ba]
Armenia varsler EU-søknad innen 2028 [radioh.no]
Η Αρμενία θα υποβάλει αίτημα ένταξης στην ΕΕ μέχρι το 2028 | ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ [www.tovima.gr]