“Armenian Parliament Implements Controversial Foreign Relations Program Amid Criticism from EU”

The Armenian Parliament holds its first meeting on the “On the Diffusion of Foreign Relations” program amid criticism from the EU. This program may impact Armenia’s foreign policy alignment with the EU, but it conflicts with EU values. Civil society supports EU integration but worries that the proposed bill may limit free speech and target citizen-focused organizations. The EU advises Armenia to comply with laws that safeguard its path to EU membership.