The European Union announced a €52 million support package for Armenia and proposed tariff‑free access for 80 % of Armenian exports to the EU, following a meeting in Yerevan between EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Marta Kos and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The announcement came after Armenia’s recent elections, which the EU said confirmed the country’s democratic trajectory and its commitment to closer ties with the Union. In addition, the EU will deploy experts to Armenia by mid‑July to help exporters identify new markets and meet EU standards. A €20 million Peace Dividends package was also launched to support healthcare, de‑mining, skills development and local businesses. The EU has already disbursed €34 million of the package, with the remaining €18 million pending release, bringing total support to €288 million. A high‑level dialogue will be held in Yerevan before year‑end to review progress under the Multi‑Sector Budget Support Programme. The measures build on the EU‑Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and the 2025 Strategic Agenda.
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