Armenia, European Union

Armenian government approves bill to launch EU accession bid
Armenia's government on Thursday gave approval to a bill that calls for the country, once part of the Soviet Union, to launch a bid to join the European Union.
Armenia Takes Step Toward EU Accession Talks, Interfax Says
Armenia’s government backed kicking off the process for accession into the European Union, a move that could anger its traditional ally, Russia.
Armenia proposes EU accesion bill in shift away from Russia
The Armenian government on Thursday introduced a bill to parliament that calls for the country to begin the process of joining the European Union. According to the Armenpress news agency, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is committed to the law,
Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
By Ani Avetisyan in Yerevan Armenia has formally started the process of joining the European Union (EU). A bill calling for the country to launch a bid to enter the 27-member bloc was approved by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government on January 9.
Armenian government approves draft law to initiate EU accession process
On Thursday, January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law titled "On the Start of the Process of Armenia's Accession to the European Union," the news agency NEWS.am reports. "The draft law on the start of Armenia's EU membership process was submitted for discussion in the National Assembly as a civic initiative,
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