
Armenia
EU delivers visa liberalisation plan to Armenia
Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan said it was a ‘historic step’ on the path to securing visa-free access to the EU.

Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan said it was a ‘historic step’ on the path to securing visa-free access to the EU.

Georgia accused the EU of using its accession as a political instrument.

The EU had expressed concern that Georgia could become a route for goods Russia needs in its war.

The EU top diplomat has also said that Brussels might suspend visa-free travel for ‘some groups’ in Georgia.

The EU has repeatedly warned the Georgian government that visa-free travel to the bloc is at risk due to the country’s democratic backsliding.

The EU has called on Georgia to uphold rights to freedom of assembly and expression.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze cited Moldova’s membership in the Russian-led CIS as the reason.