The Armenian society knows, that the ruling parties in Armenia namely Republican and Rule of Law are the members of European People`s Party (EPP). It is officially announced, that Serzh Sargsyan`s decision to join Armenia to the Customs Union was approved by EPP. Moreover it is said that EPP continues to consider Armenian ruling coalition parties as EPP family members.
That`s why in public perception Republican and Rule of Law parties continue to stay as EPP`s political interest representing forces in Armenia. This fact is a serious obstacle for civic and political forces who struggle against the Eurasian Union integration. It turns out that the struggle against Customs Union is also a struggle against EPP and European values. That`s why during the visit of President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin political forces and civic groups couldn’t bring large masses to the street in order to protect the sovereignty of our country.
As the President of European People`s Party you have the responsibility in order to take out the Armenian society from the disoriented situation. Only you can clarify this complicated problem. If Armenia`s ruling coalition parties continue to stay as EPP family member, then the road to Customs Union doesn’t contradict to European values and there shouldn’t be struggle against it.
If Armenia’s ruling coalition parties continue to remain the member of EPP family, then the road to Customs Union is not contrary to European values and we shouldn’t fight against it. On the other hand, if the parties are not already the members of the EPP, the Armenian society should be informed about it. I am sure that this clarification will help Armenian society in this complicated and historically responsible period to choose the right way for the country.
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Best Regards,
Andrias Ghukasyan
Candidate of President in 2013 Election