Marie Manukyan

Political Scientist | Coordinating Expert of the Standing Committee on European Integration | Twinning Project Leader, National Assembly of the RA 🇦🇲

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Touchdown in Yerevan 🇦🇲 where the European Political Community will gather tomorrow to address challenges of continental scale.

From security to energy and connectivity.

We will also mark a major milestone with the first ever EU-Armenia Summit.

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

Europe’s GDP Growth Forecasts for 2026

🇬🇪 Georgia: 5.3%
🇦🇲 Armenia: 4.9%
🇺🇦 Ukraine: 4.5%
🇽🇰 Kosovo: 4%
🇲🇹 Malta: 3.9%
🇹🇷 Turkey: 3.7%
🇷🇸 Serbia: 3.6%
🇦🇱 Albania: 3.6%
🇲🇰 North Macedonia: 3.2%
🇲🇪 Montenegro: 3.2%
🇵🇱 Poland: 3.1%
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: 3.1%
🇱🇹 Lithuania: 2.9%
🇨🇾 Cyprus: 2.8%
🇭🇷 Croatia: 2.7%
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina: 2.7%
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: 2.5%
🇸🇮 Slovenia: 2.3%
🇮🇸 Iceland: 2.3%
🇲🇩 Moldova: 2.2%
🇱🇻 Latvia: 2.2%
🇩🇰 Denmark: 2.2%
🇵🇹 Portugal: 2.1%
🇱🇺 Luxembourg: 2.1%
🇭🇺 Hungary: 2.1%
🇪🇸 Spain: 2%
🇬🇷 Greece: 2%
🇨🇿 Czechia: 2%
🇸🇪 Sweden: 1.9%
🇸🇰 Slovakia: 1.7%
🇳🇴 Norway: 1.6%
🇦🇩 Andorra: 1.6%
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: 1.5%
🇪🇪 Estonia: 1.5%
🇷🇴 Romania: 1.4%
🇧🇾 Belarus: 1.4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 1.3%
🇨🇭 Switzerland: 1.3%
🇸🇲 San Marino: 1.3%
🇮🇪 Ireland: 1.3%
🇫🇮 Finland: 1.3%
🇳🇱 Netherlands: 1.2%
🇷🇺 Russia: 1%
🇧🇪 Belgium: 1%
🇩🇪 Germany: 0.9%
🇫🇷 France: 0.9%
🇮🇹 Italy: 0.8%
🇦🇹 Austria: 0.8%

Source: IMF

[António Costa @eucopresident]

The first-ever EU–Armenia summit will take place on 4-5 May in Yerevan.

I look forward to meeting with PM @NikolPashinyan 🇦🇲
Armenia is a close EU partner, and we look forward to deepening this relationship. We are united by shared values and a commitment to international law and the rules-based international order.
https://t.co/2XETnqWLVB

[European Parliament Diplomacy @ep_diplomacy]

🇦🇲 🇪🇺 The EU–Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee (PPC) met in Brussels on 19 March under the co-chairmanship of Arman Yeghoyan @yeghoyan_arman and MEP Nils Ušakovs @nilsusakovs.

Members discussed Armenia's democratic resilience ahead of its June parliamentary 🗳️ elections, the deepening of EU-Armenia political, economic and security cooperation, the path towards visa liberalisation, and the perspectives of turning the South Caucasus in a connectivity hub of the future thanks to the achievements of the peace and normalisation agenda with Armenia's neighbours. 🙌

The Parliamentary Partnership Committee adopted its final statement and recommendations.
📃 Read the full document below.
🔗 https://t.co/vsNvURTD3O

#parliamentarydiplomacy

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

Human life and dignity are fundamental values shared by all of us. While we hold deep respect and love for the game of chess that unites our community, these values must always come first.

In recent times, public debate within the chess world has too often moved beyond the boundaries of acceptable, harming not only people’s reputation but their very well-being. When this happens, discussions can turn into harassment, bullying, and personal attacks — a particularly serious concern in today’s environment.

The chess community has long respected the achievements of GM Vladimir Kramnik, and his contributions to our sport are undeniable. The same high standards that accompany great achievements, however, also confer a responsibility to uphold the principles of fairness and respect and to be ambassadors for the sport.

Therefore, I, along with the FIDE Management Board, will formally refer all relevant public statements made by GM Vladimir Kramnik — both before and after the tragic death of GM Daniel Naroditsky — to the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission for independent consideration.

At the same time, I reaffirm that FIDE will take appropriate action in any case where a lack of respect, public harassment, or bullying is observed within the chess community. We all share responsibility for ensuring that our sport remains a space of integrity, respect, and humanity — values that must always prevail over hostility and division.

Arkady Dvorkovich (@advorkovich), FIDE President

[Hayk Darbinyan @DarbinyanHayk]

During these days in 1988, a series of atrocities were carried out in the #Azerbaijani city of #Sumgait, which marked the beginning of large-scale massacres against #Armenians in that country, openly orchestrated and sponsored by the state.

[Miriam M. Lexmann @MiriamMLex]

I sincerely welcome the decision of the Armenian government to launch the process of EU accession.

Those who fulfill the necessary conditions and share our values must always be welcomed 🇦🇲🇪🇺

[OSCE/ODIHR @osce_odihr]

Young leaders bring fresh perspectives to strengthening democratic values and good governance 🌍

Today, ODIHR and @FESonline kick off the 2024 School on Politics, Leadership & Advocacy, empowering young politicians and activists from across the OSCE region.

📷 OSCE/ P. Dziubak

[AFET Committee Press @EP_ForeignAff]

Parliament denounces Azerbaijan’s poor human rights record and calls on the EU to end its gas dependency on Baku
Press release
https://t.co/bSy5EqkGYl

[Marie Manukyan @MarieManukyan]

Attending the "RESILIENT EUROPE: Confronting New Threats to Democracy" symposium alongside EU and NATO officials, experts and other key stakeholders.

[AMO @AMO_cz]

Konference Resilient Europe, den 3️⃣.🛡️
Jak vybudovat odolnější Evropu? Jakými způsoby bojovat proti populismu? Lze efektivně zabránit zahraničním vlivovým operacím?🌐 To vše jsou otázky pro dnešní diskuze💡#ResilientEurope @cis_cz @EUROPEUMPrague

[Hayk Darbinyan @DarbinyanHayk]

Excited to join H.E. Ambassador @budagia in celebrating #Tbilisoba! 🇬🇪🎉

[Stéphane Séjourné @steph_sejourne]

Arménie, Grèce et Moldavie. 🇦🇲🇬🇷🇲🇩

3 jours, 3 démocraties européennes proches de la France. ⤵️

[EU Armenia @EU_Armenia]

EU and Armenia Launch Visa Liberalisation Dialogue

European Commission and Government of the Republic of Armenia joint press release 👉 https://t.co/89FQSgqk2m

[EU Armenia @EU_Armenia]

Vice-President Schinas in Yerevan for the launch of a dialogue on visa liberalization with Armenia | EEAS https://t.co/hutgkE2nnz

[Hayk Darbinyan @DarbinyanHayk]

An Armenian ��🇲 citizen facing a severe health crisis in #Türkiye has been airlifted to Yerevan, thanks to the swift action taken by #Armenia.

[Tigran Balayan @tbalayan]

As #prisonerswap is trending in the international media, a sad reminder that at least 23 Armenian hostages are still kept illegally in the dungeons in #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, in violation of international humanitarian law and #OlympicGames spirit. #BringThemHomeNow #FreeArmenianHostages

[European Union Mission in Armenia @EUmARMENIA]

Head of Mission attended an event organised by @peacedialogue on mapping and addressing the needs of conflict-affected groups in Armenia. HoM gave a comprehensive overview of EUMA’s contribution to enhancing human security in Armenia.🇦🇲

[Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 @GLandsbergis]

Good news, today in Brussels it was agreed to start both the visa-free dialogue and EPF support for Armenia.
Lithuania strongly supports EU links with Armenia and we remain firmly committed to a democratic and peaceful future for the region.

[EPP Group @EPPGroup]

On the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and illegal occupation of Cyprus, it is time to reunite the island.

The ongoing illegal occupation of 37% of its territory has left #Cyprus divided. This wound remains open to this day. It’s time for Turkey to respect int law.

[Arman Yeghoyan @yeghoyan_arman]

It was an honour and an invaluable experience for me to co-chair the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee together with You, Ms @Kaljurand.

Your devotion for defence of European values and strive for their dissemination set an irrefutable benchmark for your successors.