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Georgian parliament approves constitutional amendments

29 June 2020

117 MPs supported the draft constitutional law on the change of the electoral system, and 3 were against. MPs from the opposition National Movement and European Georgia parties did not participate in today's parliamentary vote.

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Opinion: US and Russian involvement in recent domestic upheavals in Georgia and Armenia

29 June 2020

Russia's dependence on ruling elites in the post-Soviet space reduces its capacity to influence, argues Benyamin Poghosyan

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Constitutional changes come into force in Armenia

26 June 2020

Three judges of the Constitutional Court who served for more than twelve years lost their places, and the position of president of the court has become vacant

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South Caucasus

In search of checks and balances

25 June 2020

Armenia and Georgia this week pushed through with constitutional changes. Questions on checks and balances remain at the heart of the governance debate in both countries.

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Russia celebrates 75th anniversary of victory over fascism

24 June 2020

Soldiers from Armenia and Azerbaijan were among units from former Soviet republics and other foreign armies participating in the parade

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Türkiye and the Levant

New Turkish president of UN General Assembly

23 June 2020

Former Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkır, last week was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly uncontested

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South Caucasus

In or out? (Updated)

22 June 2020

The Armenian government continues to push for judicial reform, with parliament approving constitutional amendments. Meanwhile an Armenian court over the weekend decided not to authorise the arrest of Gagik Tsarukyan.

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Former Armenian president released from jail after paying 2 billion AMD bail (updated)

20 June 2020

Kocharian is accused of overthrowing the constitutional order by his actions in 2008 when police cracked down on peaceful demonstrators. Ten people died in the incidents that ensued.

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Eastern Partnership summit highlights the importance of solidarity

19 June 2020

A physical summit will take place in Brussels in March 2021

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Georgian parliament approves constitutional amendments

Opinion: US and Russian involvement in recent domestic upheavals in Georgia and Armenia

Constitutional changes come into force in Armenia

In search of checks and balances

Russia celebrates 75th anniversary of victory over fascism

New Turkish president of UN General Assembly

In or out? (Updated)

Former Armenian president released from jail after paying 2 billion AMD bail (updated)

Eastern Partnership summit highlights the importance of solidarity