Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

Georgia is once again demonstrating an economic paradox that has become one of the most intriguing stories in the South Caucasus. Against the backdrop of a prolonged political crisis, tensions with the European Union and the United States, street protests, disputes over the ruling party’s course, and a deteriorating international image, the Georgian economy continues to expand at a pace that would seem almost unattainable for many European countries.

For several days, Yerevan became one of the key centres of European diplomacy. On 4 May 2026, the Armenian capital hosted the eighth summit of the European Political Community, followed on 4–5 May by the first-ever Armenia–European Union summit. For Armenia, this was not merely a major international event, but a powerful political signal: Yerevan is seeking to strengthen ties with Europe, diversify its foreign policy, and demonstrate that it no longer wants to remain fully dependent on Moscow.

The European Political Community Summit is a relatively new but rapidly influential platform that brings together leaders from across Europe to discuss shared political, economic, and security challenges.

Editor's note: Kohán Mátyás is a Deputy Editor at Mandiner.hu and a prominent Hungarian expert. The article reflects the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the views of News.Az.

The partnership between Azerbaijan and the European Union represents a relatively rare phenomenon in modern international relations. Unlike many geopolitical alignments that are built against a third party, cooperation between Baku and Brussels has largely been driven by a pragmatic understanding of mutual benefit.

Europe is increasingly alarmed about the possibility of a new refugee influx — this time originating from Iran.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the EU to update the Customs Union and revise Schengen visa practices to boost economic and social mobility.