Political analyst Stepan Danielyan argues that the government’s recent external activity — especially in relations with the European Union — is driven not by real achievements, but by the need to create the appearance of progress before the 2026 elections.
Promised Achievements Remain Only on Paper
According to Danielyan, the government’s promises — from visa liberalization to claims of “billion-dollar investments” — lack any real prospect of implementation.
He reminds that Armenia has not received a single dollar from the €2.5 billion package once promised by the EU. Moreover, the government struggles even to utilize the funds that have already been allocated.
“Due to the lack of professional competence, much of the money simply returns to the donors. Even in school construction, where no advanced technologies are required, they fail to execute projects,” he notes.
The Illusion of a “Process” Replaces Actual Results
Danielyan emphasizes that the authorities focus not on genuine progress but on its imitation: announcements, documents, meetings — all creating the perception of ongoing work.
“Turkey has been in the EU accession process for 25–30 years, yet there is no result. The process itself is irrelevant — only the outcome matters,” he says.
In his view, even a symbolic or purely formal outcome is enough for the government to generate political capital.