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EU-ARMENIA STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION & COMMUNICATION ENGAGEMENT (2027–2031)
The overall objective of the action contributes is to reinforce the positive perception of the EU among Armenian citizens and raise awareness about the EU values, and the benefits of the EU Armenia closer partnership. This action will contribute to dispel EU-related disinformation and misinformation and improve the proactive promotion of ...
Submission deadline: October 14, 2026Type: Tender
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- August 06, 2026
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The overall objective of the action contributes is to reinforce the positive perception of the EU among Armenian citizens and raise awareness about the EU values, and the benefits of the EU Armenia closer partnership. This action will contribute to dispel EU-related disinformation and misinformation and improve the proactive promotion of EU assistance in Armenia in the context of the new Closer than Ever EU-Armenia partnership.
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