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The Yearbook of European Integration for the year 2024 deals with the political developments in the countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP), including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine. It focuses on the geopolitical situation, relations with the EU, and current challenges in each country. Special emphasis is placed on conflicts in the region, EU integration perspectives, and economic relations. The EU is intensifying its support for the EaP countries, especially for Ukraine and Moldova, to counteract the consequences of the Russian aggression war. [Extracted from the article]

In 2022, various meetings and negotiations took place between the European Union (EU) and its eastern neighbors. The relations between the EU and Armenia have developed positively, while Armenia continues to rely on Russia as a security guarantor. The relations between the EU and Azerbaijan have strengthened, although human rights violations in Azerbaijan continue to be a problem. The relations between the EU and Belarus were characterized by sanctions and restrictions, as the country imprisoned political prisoners and engaged in abuse and torture. In Georgia, there were political crises and protests, while the government was unable to fulfill the demands of the European Commission. The Republic of Moldova was granted the status of EU accession candidate and had to deal with challenges such as the gas supply crisis and the security situation in Transnistria. Ukraine intensified its relations with the EU after the Russian aggression and also received the status of EU accession candidate. The EU provided financial support and protection for Ukrainian war refugees and signaled the accession status for Ukraine, Moldova, and potentially Georgia. [Extracted from the article]

The Yearbook of European Integration 2024 deals with Central Asia policy, in particular the intensified relations between the EU and the countries of Central Asia such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The EU has published a Common Roadmap to deepen cooperation in various areas such as interregional cooperation, economic connections, and the security sector. Individual EU members like Germany also contribute to strengthening relations, especially regarding the expansion of the Middle Corridor as a logistics route from Asia to Europe. China and Russia continue to play an important role in the region, with the EU needing to rethink its Central Asia strategy to support the autonomy of the states and promote respect for human rights. [Extracted from the article]