Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia's…
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia's accession to the European Union is not currently on the political agenda, and a referendum on the issue is not possible at this time due to lack of answers to key questions about prospects and a roadmap. However, he confirmed that a referendum will eventually be held after Armenia formally applies to join the EU.
Consensus
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed that Armenia's accession to the EU is not currently on the political agenda.
- A referendum on EU accession is not currently possible due to lack of answers regarding prospects and a roadmap.
- Pashinyan stated that a referendum will be held after Armenia formally applies to the EU.
- The Russian government has expressed concern over Armenia's potential shift toward the EU, with officials stating Russia will not finance Armenia's crisis if it leaves the current alignment.
Points of divergence
- Pashinyan said that the EU accession is not in the political agenda and that a referendum is currently impossible due to lack of answers on prospects and roadmap. — riamo
- Pashinyan stated that a referendum is inevitable but will occur only after Armenia formally applies to the EU, and that Russia's allies urged a referendum to be held as soon as possible. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Pashinyan stated that joining the EU is not on Armenia's political agenda — РИАМО
- Will be, but later: Pashinyan revealed the dates for the referendum on joining the EU — Вести
- Pashinyan: holding a referendum on Armenia's accession to the EU is currently impossible — Вести
- Pashinyan: I appreciate the support of EAEU countries on the referendum on Armenia's accession to the EU — Вести
Key entities
- Armenia
- Nikola Pashinyan
- EU
- European Union
- Moscow
- IT 'News'
- European Union
- RT
- Russia
- RIA Novosti
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- EAEU