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European Parliament focuses on the human rights dimension of the unresolved conflicts in Eastern Partnership area

European Parliament focuses on the human rights dimension of the unresolved conflicts in Eastern Partnership area

In her opening remarks the co-Chair of Euronest, MEP Heidi Hautala pointed out that in five out of the six Eastern Partnership countries there were unresolved conflicts that were taking a toll on the countries and their people. MPs from Armenia and Azerbaijan participated in the part of the discussion which covered the Karabakh conflict.
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Armenian, Azerbaijani and EU experts discuss confidence-building and peace-keeping in Brussels

Armenian, Azerbaijani and EU experts discuss confidence-building and peace-keeping in Brussels

LINKS (Dialogue, Analysis and Research) and the European Policy Centre hosted the Brussels meeting in the framework of the EPNK programme. Participants discussed issues related to peacekeeping and confidence-building in the context of Karabakh conflict and conflict settlement process
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Opinion: On visa liberalisation, the EU risks discrediting itself in Georgia and beyond

Opinion: On visa liberalisation, the EU risks discrediting itself in Georgia and beyond

"The delays may seem justified and reasonable from the perspective of different stakeholders in Brussels, but in Georgia, and in the wider region, they are seen as unnecessary procrastination. Urgent action is necessary before more harm is done, and the political leadership of the EU needs to rise to the occasion, on a matter which is in their competence, and in their ability, to resolve."