EU: Prioritize Reversing Civic Space Deterioration In Enhanced Cooperation With Kyrgyzstan; Push For Improvements – OpEd

Earlier this year, the EU deepened its ties with Kyrgyzstan by signing an Enhanced Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (EPCA), reflecting new geopolitical realities and its growing economic interests in Central Asia. The EPCA sets out adherence to democratic principles and human rights as an essential element of the...