Window to Europe

In the context of relationships with the European Union the Armenian society is perhaps most interested in the economic component. It was a pretty big step to start trading with the EU with the GSP and later GSP+ mode. But later we have found out that we need more than free trade with Europe. As …

During the meeting of the foreign affairs ministers of 27 EU countries several days ago a decision was made to establish an EU diplomatic service. The necessity of making changes in the foreign policy tactics of the EU is anticipated by the Lisbon agreement via reforms. This work will be coordinated by the commissioner of …

The state administration effectiveness issue has always been focused by European societies. It is also one of the main priorities of the EU in the relations with the cooperating states. Effective management is a priority both in the European Neighborhood Policy and Eastern Partnership Project. The European community provides different types of support for this …

The goal of the European Window series of articles published by 168 Hours newspaper and www.168.am web site is to provide Armenian readers detailed and understandable information concerning the process of European integration, the European institutions involved in this process as well as the political and civic life in Europe. The European Window series of …

Very often the average Armenian citizens are feeling pretty confused about the statements of the RA government regarding the rapprochement of relations with Europe. In a certain meaning this has objective reasons because people judge from these relations only when they feel this on their own “skins.” Often the RA citizens communicate with the European …

It is an agreement on raising passport and visa control between a number of EU countries. It was signed in Shengen city of Luxemburg, which is on the borderline of Luxemburg, Germany and France. Shortly after signing the agreement several other countries joined the agreement as well, and in the end of 2007 the agreement …

In order to prove that the development of the relations with Europe is a priority for Armenia it is emphasized that the European Union is the number one trade and economic partner for Armenia. It means that most part of the trade circulation with foreign countries is done with the countries of the EU. Even …

The European Union has called on the authorities of Libya and Switzerland to overcome the diplomatic conflict, because of which a number of Libyan businessmen have been refused to be issued entry visas to Europe. The EU commissioner on foreign affairs Catherine Eshton has said that this diplomatic conflict harms the interests of Europe. Switzerland …

The European Union parliamentary cooperation committee has recommended to enlarge the scope of those Ukrainian citizens who will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of entry visas and the privileges on easing the process of issuing entry visas to them. This information was announced recently by the head of the Ukrainian upper Rada committee …

In accordance with the EU New Neighborhood and Eastern Partnership programs it is anticipated to conduct activities, which will facilitate the traveling conditions or in other words the visa regime moderation for the Armenian citizens applying for EU visas. So what do these changes imply in practice and are there any approximate dates for the …