EUROPEAN UNION LAYING CLAIMS TO “POLITBURO”
Support A1+!European Parliament member, Swede Pier Garthon has today referred to the recent statement of President Robert Kocharyan that Council of Europe is not a “Politburo”, so it is not obligatory to fulfill its demands.
“Of course, CE is not a “Politburo”. But European Union is closer to be the Political Bureau. The organization has the right to command to its member-states over various issues”, Garthon said.
Garthon had decided that Armenia must learn this to finally clarify – whether it wishes to join EU or not. In response to it Armenian Parliament Vice-Speaker Tigran Torosyan stated European integration for Armenia is beyond alternative.
Armenia is the CE member for 3 years whereas projects are made and versions are discussed on how Armenia can join EU, too.
”Wider Europe” program gives Armenia that chance. An attempt will be made to enroll South Caucasus, too.
During presentation of “Wider Europe” program Pier Garthon made an interesting statement. It turns European Union “doors” will be open for 3 South Caucasus states – Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan only in case that Turkey joins EU, too. “Turkey’s participation is a precondition or else South Caucasus participation in the program won’t be discussed”.
Pier Garthon states Turkey doesn’t yet meet all the EU requests but it “improves”. Turkey is demanded to recognize the Armenian Genocide and to cease blockade against Armenia to become an EU member.
”European Union won’t accept a state with local or regional conflicts. Cyprus was a bad precedent and we won’t make the same mistake again”, Garthon says.
