"Fact" daily writes:
It is generally accepted that Pashinyan is pro-Western. In fact, there is a controversial point here: being a supporter of a direction "in spirit and heart" is different. In any case, the key fact is that both Pashinyan and his immediate teammates especially a number of satellite people-parties serving the interests of the Pashinyan government and NGOs operating with "grant" nutrition are positioned as "no to Russia, to the European Union" with the slogan-recommendation.
By the way, the above-mentioned controversy also refers to the latter. Let's emphasize here that it's another thing to "hold a line" with a grant, it's another thing to honestly believe in that "line." You probably noticed that we didn't talk about the interests of the country, it makes no sense in this context.
And so, as we mentioned, the thesis "definitely towards the West" is being advanced. You know, they even initiated a referendum. Well, they initiated it. It does not follow that there will be such a referendum Second and most important, even if they hold 20 such referendums, it still does not follow that the European Union is waiting for us with open arms Are they waiting for someone in the EU, whether it's a bloody Ukraine, or Armenia, which has thrown itself into existential threats? But there are more interesting nuances here , which are not so widely and frequently discussed.
In the case of the Pashinyan authorities, it is appropriate to say that the "policy" of getting closer to the European Union is accompanied by quite active propaganda, the main "keywords" of which are democracy, human rights, rule of law, effective management, etc. Moreover, Pashinyan In order to justify this or that "non-edible" change, the authorities constantly refer to the "European experience" even if the salt pans from the public food outlets They are trying to justify the absurdity of collecting, and they are bringing the "European experience" into the middle. It is well known how much these same authorities and especially their supporting "grant" NGOs and other satellites like to mention various "ratings".
But what is in the depths of the "definitely towards the EU" movement? In that regard, the new 2023 report of the Eastern Partnership has drawn attention to some of its characteristic details, in particular, with fabricated accusations for political reasons. Arrested, now under house arrest, RPA Vice President, Armen Ashotyan, who has a lot of experience working with the same European institutions.
In particular, he notes that this document "like an X-ray reveals the existence and growth of nicotinic cancer, abscesses, and gallstones in different areas of the country" (let's not forget that Armen Ashotyan has a higher medical education). Well, what are the facts that support what was said?
Ahavasik. In the 2023 Eastern Partnership index, Armenia took only 4th place with 0.61 points, behind Moldova (0.7 points), Ukraine (0.66 points) and Georgia (0.63 points). It's not good, to say the least. Let's continue. Armenia's indicator also decreased compared to 2021 (0.64), recording not only backwardness, but also regression. The European report practically "waters down" the relevant theses of Pashinyan propaganda.
Strange, it is noted. In the "Democracy, good governance, rule of law" section, Armenia is 3rd out of 6, and in the "Policy in line with EU standards" section - 4th out of 6, in "Sustainable development" - even 5th out of 6, conceding even Belarus. In other words, compared to 2021, the Armenia ruled by Pashinyan is regressing both in terms of democracy, good (effective) governance, and the rule of law, as well as in conducting policies in line with European Union standards, and from the point of view of sustainable development.
Here, as mentioned, Pashinyan concedes even to Lukashenko, whom he does not like very much. It is worth emphasizing that this, i.e., the mentioned assessments were given to Armenia, which has a friendly attitude towards Pashinyan and his anti-democratic government, which phariseeically turns a blind eye to the shameful violations of human rights in Armenia. By the officials of the European Union justifying the most violent and barbaric attacks on the protesters, that is, even if Pashinyan the European Union, which supports it in every way, makes such assessments, then it is terrible to imagine the reality itself.
We all live in that shameful reality. And as a mockery, according to the report, Armenia is the last in terms of "peace and partnership". This is probably a unique "tribute" to Pashinyan's "peace agenda". , to which Artsakh was sacrificed last year, being depopulated and given to the enemy, then a number of territories of Armenia, in particular, Tavush Marz.
And it turns out that the Pashinyan government, which is extracting tolerance from people with the slogans and propaganda of "going to the EU", is practically moving further away from Europe, from "European values", from standards. for their two-faced activity has very little appeal to the proclaimed "European values", but that is another matter.
The real question is that by repeating "Europe", "European Union", "visa liberalization", "democracy" and other similar words and phrases that please some, as a charm, Pashinyan and his "ruling team" clinging to the helm of the country are actually leading everyone. are towards an uncertain, anti-democratic, backward "future". necks: ARMEN HAKOBYAN
