THE EU-ARMENIA RELATIONS
On May 16, 2026, the Association of Young Journalists NGO hosted the second discussion of the Political Clubs of Kotayk. Mr. Thymen Kouwenaar, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia, presented an overview of the historical stages of European Union formation, its core values, and the current trends and prospects of Armenia-EU relations. The discussion was moderated by Alexander Iskandaryan, Director of the Caucasus Institute. The event brought together representatives of local governments and civil society organizations from the Kotayk region. The discussion was organized within the framework of the Launching Political Clubs in the Regions of Armenia project, supported by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.