European integration

  • Georgia has expressed its intention to take on a facilitator role in strengthening peace and stability in the South Caucasus. This statement was made by Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili during a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. She emphasized Georgia’s willingness to assist in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.…

    Georgia’s Bid for a Facilitator Role: Contradictions Between Regional Ambitions and Democratic Backsliding
  • This Friday, January 24, the Armenian Parliament’s Committee on European Integration will review the draft law titled “On Launching the Process of Armenia’s Accession to the European Union.” The discussion is officially included in the committee’s agenda. According to the justification provided in the draft, the law aims to affirm the will and determination of…

    Armenia’s EU Membership Draft to Be Discussed in Parliamentary Committee on 24 January
  • For 39 consecutive days, protests continued across Georgia, marking another pivotal moment in the nation’s call for democratic reform. Demonstrations held on January 5 extended the momentum of a month-long movement, underscoring themes of European integration, opposition to Russian influence, and the release of detained activists. Events across Tbilisi, Zugdidi, Batumi, and Kutaisi featured diverse…

    Nationwide Protests in Georgia Persist: Key Developments on January 4-5
  • Georgia witnessed a week of escalating political unrest from December 15 to 19, marked by mass protests, international responses, and increasing demands for justice, transparency, and European integration. Key events from this tumultuous week demonstrate the intensity and complexity of the situation in the country. Protests intensified across Georgia, with marches converging on Rustaveli Avenue…

    Georgia’s Week of Protests: Key Developments from December 15–19
  • The Georgian Dream (GD) party’s decision to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028 has ignited a political storm across Georgia. Announced by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, the decision has led to widespread protests, accusations of democratic backsliding, and condemnation from local and international voices. Critics argue that the move undermines Georgia’s constitutional commitment to European…

    Georgia’s Halted EU Accession Sparks Protests and Global Criticism
  • The Georgian Dream (GD) government’s announcement to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028 has ignited widespread protests, opposition unity, and international backlash. This decision, framed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze as a move for Georgia to “join the EU on its own terms,” has been labeled as a significant setback to Georgia’s European aspirations, threatening…

    Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks: Protests and Backlash Erupt Nationwide
  • Today, Moldova is holding the second round of its presidential elections, with 2,707,641 registered voters. Current pro-European President Maia Sandu faces off against former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo, a candidate from the opposition Socialist Party. Sandu supports EU integration and sanctions policies, while Stoianoglo aims for pragmatic relations with Russia.

    Moldova Holds Second Round of Presidential Elections
  • Members of Armenia’s National Assembly Committee on European Integration took part for the third time in the EU Affairs Conference, held this year in Budapest under Hungary’s presidency. Armenia, attending as an invited observer, uses this platform to strengthen ties with European structures, while Hungary hosts the meeting as the current presiding nation. This role…

    Armenian Parliament Committee Participates in EU Affairs Conference