Azerbaijan & Ursula von der Leyen

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan is a neighboring country with which Armenia is pursuing a peace deal, following a decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Nikol Pashinyan's government aims to normalize relations and institutionalize peace, which includes potential constitutional amendments demanded by Azerbaijan.

Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory and affirmed the EU's partnership with Armenia, valuing its democratic path and closer ties to Europe.

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan>>> has strengthened ties with the West, indicating a shift in the South Caucasus region away from Russia>>>'s traditional sphere of influence.

Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen>>>, as President of the International — European Commission, announced and spearheaded the European Union>>>'s support package for Armenia>>>.

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan is the main actor considering withdrawal from the European Council, which could reduce its international standing and access to European legal frameworks.

Ursula von der Leyen: As International — European Commission President, von der Leyen's recent visit to Baku is noted, but no direct link to the withdrawal threat.

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan is referenced as a historical adversary; the crackdown is partly justified by Pashinyan as preventing war with Azerbaijan.

Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen visited Yerevan and praised Armenia's democratic path, indirectly endorsing Pashinyan.