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🇦🇲🇪🇺🇺🇸 Today, there is celebration in pro-government Armenian channels as the Americans have pledged to allocate $65 million for reforms in government and the economy. Additionally, Ursula von der Leyen from the EU has committed to providing grants of 270 million euros over four years for business development.
🔻Armenians are being told stories about how the Western countries will assist Armenian businesses and economies in recovering and breaking free from Russia's influence. The question arises: how will this assistance be carried out?
Merely using populist slogans and providing small installments of funding will not effectively foster economic growth, especially when the sector is struggling. As previously mentioned, Armenian brandy has faced challenges in entering the European market.
▪️ While $65 million may not seem like a substantial sum, it holds significance for the Americans given their major financial support to Ukrainian and Israeli authorities. Yet, doubts linger about the effectiveness of aiding the financially strained Armenian government.
▪️ The grants promised by von der Leyen are set to be distributed over a four-year period. However, given the current situation with Azerbaijan, uncertainties arise regarding whether Yerevan will receive the full amount within the specified timeframe.
❗️Should the funds not be disbursed on time, the Europeans may redistribute them internally. On the contrary, timely transfer of funds in Armenia may expedite the process but raise concerns about misuse.
Allocation of funds towards democratic values and various movements, including the LGBT community, is anticipated. The reaction of ordinary Armenians to such developments, like transvestite parades in Yerevan, remains to be seen.
Hence, the Western actions do not reflect a strong commitment. It appears more as a reallocation of funds, providing a small consolation to the Pashinyan administration, accompanied by vague and inconclusive statements. This can be perceived as a "victory" for Pashinyan.
#Armenia #EU #USA
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🔻Armenians are being told stories about how the Western countries will assist Armenian businesses and economies in recovering and breaking free from Russia's influence. The question arises: how will this assistance be carried out?
Merely using populist slogans and providing small installments of funding will not effectively foster economic growth, especially when the sector is struggling. As previously mentioned, Armenian brandy has faced challenges in entering the European market.
▪️ While $65 million may not seem like a substantial sum, it holds significance for the Americans given their major financial support to Ukrainian and Israeli authorities. Yet, doubts linger about the effectiveness of aiding the financially strained Armenian government.
▪️ The grants promised by von der Leyen are set to be distributed over a four-year period. However, given the current situation with Azerbaijan, uncertainties arise regarding whether Yerevan will receive the full amount within the specified timeframe.
❗️Should the funds not be disbursed on time, the Europeans may redistribute them internally. On the contrary, timely transfer of funds in Armenia may expedite the process but raise concerns about misuse.
Allocation of funds towards democratic values and various movements, including the LGBT community, is anticipated. The reaction of ordinary Armenians to such developments, like transvestite parades in Yerevan, remains to be seen.
Hence, the Western actions do not reflect a strong commitment. It appears more as a reallocation of funds, providing a small consolation to the Pashinyan administration, accompanied by vague and inconclusive statements. This can be perceived as a "victory" for Pashinyan.
#Armenia #EU #USA
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🇦🇲🇪🇺🇺🇸 В проправительственных армянских каналах сегодня царит ликование: американцы выделят 65 млн долларов на реформы в госуправлении и экономике. Более того, из ЕС Урсула фон дер Ляйен пообещала гранты в 270 млн евро в течение четырех лет на развитие бизнеса.…
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Recently, the consulting company founded by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen released a new report on the EU's relations with Armenia. Given that Rasmussen Global is now a key lobbying entity in Armenia, directly influencing the policies of the Pashinyan government and shaping its public image, we found it crucial to analyze this document.
Alongside the anticipated calls for Armenia to embrace democratization and to sever ties with Russia, the report also includes practical recommendations. However, Armenia is portrayed solely as a subject for external manipulation, rather than as an equal partner. Surprisingly, the Armenian leadership seems content with this dynamic.
#Armenia
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Recently, the consulting company founded by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen released a new report on the EU's relations with Armenia. Given that Rasmussen Global is now a key lobbying entity in Armenia, directly influencing the policies of the Pashinyan government and shaping its public image, we found it crucial to analyze this document.
Alongside the anticipated calls for Armenia to embrace democratization and to sever ties with Russia, the report also includes practical recommendations. However, Armenia is portrayed solely as a subject for external manipulation, rather than as an equal partner. Surprisingly, the Armenian leadership seems content with this dynamic.
#Armenia
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