May 28, 2009
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AGBU Europe Asks Euro-candidates About 7 Key Armenian Issues

Paris - The Armenian General Benevolent Union's European board (AGBU Europe) has launched a pre-electoral campaign asking candidates in the European elections for their positions on seven key issues that impact Armenia, Karabakh and Armenians in Europe.

In June 2009, European Armenians will have a chance to vote in the European Union (EU) elections. Their vote could affect the future of Armenia or that of the Armenian diaspora. The European Union makes important decisions for all Europeans, including Armenians living in EU member states.

The campaign will ask candidates in every EU country seven questions on relevant EU policies, which will be published for the general public. This will provide Europeans, particularly European Armenians, with factual information to help them choose between candidates on election day. Crucially, it will raise awareness among candidates, and remind them that voters care about these issues.

Relevant EU policies include those that concern Armenia's future European integration and the newly launched Eastern Partnership, policies on culture, language and freedom and justice; peace-making in the South Caucasus and the future of Karabakh; and Turkey's accession prospects and the recognition of the Armenian genocide.

With this campaign, the organization hopes to encourage European Armenians to form an opinion on EU policies and to cast an educated vote. The campaign also intends to generate debate and raise awareness among future members of the European Parliament about these important questions. For more information on Armenians and Europe, see www.insideeurope.eu.

Individuals and organizations interested in raising these issues with their candidates to the European elections are encouraged to contact them and publicize their answers.

All information about the campaign, including the seven questions, answers received and the contact coordinates of the main political parties running in the European elections in each country, can be found at: http://campagneelectorale.agbueurope.org/

AGBU Europe (agbueurope.org) was established by the AGBU Central Board of Directors in January 2008 to coordinate and develop pan-European activities. AGBU Europe promotes important initiatives in areas as diverse as academic research, conservation and promotion of heritage, culture, and education.

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