On 10 June, the Council of the European Union appointed Cosmin George Dinescu as Head of Mission for the newly established European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) for an initial mandate of...
On 10 June, the Council of the European Union appointed Cosmin George Dinescu as Head of Mission for the newly established European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) for an initial mandate of one year, starting on 11 June 2026. EUPM Armenia was established at the request of...
Strasbourg, 10.06.2026 – In a new report evaluating the progress made by Armenia since 2022 in countering trafficking in human beings, the Council of Europe expert body GRETA welcomes steps taken to improve victim identification and assistance. The report highlights, however, that the authorities should intensify efforts to prevent trafficking for...
The European Union has congratulated the citizens of the Republic of Armenia “on exercising their sovereign democratic right to vote in parliamentary elections”, which took place on 7 June, and commended “the high level of civic participation”. According to the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia, Armenian Prime Minister...
Her Excellency Ms. Kaja Kallas High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Vice-President of the European Commission European External Action Service Brussels Subject: The integrity of the electoral process in the Republic of Armenia and interference through disinformation in the run-up to the elections Her...
The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) acknowledges the historic significance of the first-ever EU-Armenia Summit held in Yerevan. The presence of European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signals a welcome willingness by European leadership to engage directly with Armenian society....
Strasbourg, 13.05.2026 – Following a two-day visit to Yerevan on 11 and 12 May 2026, a pre-electoral delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)* has emphasised the importance of conducting the 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections in an environment free from fear, undue foreign influence...
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, condemning their “unjust detention”. The resolution also reaffirms the right of Armenians from the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) to a safe, unimpeded, and dignified return, with guarantees for their...
Today, the eighth meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across the continent in Yerevan, Armenia, under the motto ‘Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe’. Heads of state and government will discuss how to cooperate more closely and coordinate action to strengthen democratic...
Statement by Representatives of Armenian Communities Across Europe Ahead of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan (4 May 2026) Brussels, 29th of April 2026 We, the undersigned representatives of Armenian communities from across Europe, issue this statement ahead of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan to raise...
Dear friends, colleagues, and all with an interest in Armenia,In my public statement, dated 5th February 2025, I announced that Iwould be reducing some of my activities, but that I planned to continue toengage with causes to which I remain deeply committed. As a consistentsupporter of Armenia since 1988...
