EU Commits €270 Million to Armenia
The European Union has pledged €270 million to Armenia under the Resilience and Growth Plan, aiming to bolster economic development, strengthen democratic institutions, and deepen EU-Armenia relations.
The announcement was made by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas during her official visit to Yerevan.
The funding, set to be distributed through 2027, will support private sector growth, institutional reforms, and strategic regional cooperation.
A key component of the plan
includes
a significant investment in Armenian independent media to counter disinformation and hybrid threats, in line with the EU's broader commitment to promoting democratic resilience.
Kallas highlighted that the media support forms part of the EU's wider regional response to the consequences of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The initiative aims to enhance information integrity and reduce external influence, particularly from Russia, in the South Caucasus region.
In addition, discussions in Yerevan included Armenia's prospective involvement in the EU's Black Sea Strategy, an initiative designed to limit Russian geopolitical leverage and enhance regional connectivity and security.
Kallas also confirmed that Brussels and Yerevan have reached a preliminary agreement on Armenia's future participation in EU foreign crisis management missions, signaling a step forward in Armenia's alignment with European defense and security frameworks.
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