Past daily of Armenia writes as follows: It is true: the EU is consistently striving to achieve a change in Armenia’s geopolitical vector; however, there are a number of important issues that simply cannot be ignored. The catastrophic decline in [PM] Nikol Pashinyan’s [popularity] rating in Armenia is no longer a secret for the leaders of European countries, as well as other European politicians.

Accordingly, the issue of supporting Pashinyan gives rise to serious discussions. First, after the scandals related to [outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister] Viktor Orban, European elites are wary, not wanting to repeat the mistakes associated with the [US President Donald] Trump factor, when excessive unilateral support leads to political backlash.

On the other hand, European leaders realize that by supporting Pashinyan, they may lose the trust of the Armenian communities of their own countries—and it is about a rather serious electorate. Let us not forget that the majority of the [Armenian] Diaspora is against Pashinyan’s policies, especially the war he has declared on the Armenian [Apostolic] Church.

Finally, the West cannot constantly turn a blind eye to anti-democratic processes in Armenia, including the use of the law enforcement system as a political tool, political arrests, and detentions. (...). In other words, the [European Political Community] summit to be held in Yerevan on May 4-5 can actually provide answers to a number of questions; in particular, will Europe be able to “help” the incumbent [Armenian] authorities in the upcoming [parliamentary] elections [on June 7]?

Or will it become the last straw that will convince the Armenian society and international partners that Armenia has become a sacrificial altar in a great geopolitical game? Even Western politicians are noticing that EU pressure on Armenia to change Armenia’s geopolitical vector could be disastrous for our country's economy. (...).