Armenia: Pashinyan rules out abandoning EU course

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ruled out a repeat of the 2013 scenario, when Armenia abandoned its Association Agreement with the European Union and instead opted to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). He made the remarks during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. According to Pashinyan, such a…

Ukraine: economic partnership with Morocco improves

Morocco is Ukraine’s fifth largest trading partner among African countries. In 2021, bilateral trade turnover reached $630 million. Due to the full-scale Russian aggression, trade volumes decreased, but in 2025 they recovered to about $250 million. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky during the Ukrainian-Moroccan…

Armenia: EU pledges access if Russia closes market

If Russia closes its market to Armenian products, the European Union will open its 450-million-consumer market to Armenian goods, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan. In addition to economic guarantees, von der Leyen said the EU also planned to make significant…

Bulgaria: 2026 budget approved

The Council of Ministers has approved the draft state budget for 2026, with Finance Minister Galab Donev saying the proposal now moves to the National Assembly for detailed debate and amendments, where he expects “serious, responsible and meaningful work” on its final shape. Presenting the main parameters after the cabinet meeting, Donev said discussions with…

Ukraine: Ministry of Economy launches open export program for rapeseed and soybeans through State Agrarian Register

From July 1, Ukraine launches an open export program for rapeseed and soybeans, designed to provide transparent and predictable conditions for agricultural producers. Agricultural producers – legal entities and individual entrepreneurs – can participate in the program. Applications will be submitted only through the State Agrarian Register (SAR). Applications for the current marketing year are…