Among the fiercest critics of this method of pressuring Turkey was the late Hrant Dink , who accused Angela Merkel of sponsoring legislation acknowledging the Armenian Genocide to undermine Turkey 's EU ambitions . Dink suggested that anyone sincerely interested in the welfare of the Armenian and Turkish peoples would sooner pressure Yerevan to finally replace the Metsamor reactor , or press Turkey to finally open the Armenian – Turkish border , or even just generally " help economically and diplomatically and support the moderates who exist on both sides . " According to former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan , " Armenia has never been against Turkey 's accession to the European Union . " Armenia itself is a member of the EU 's New Neighborhood group , which may one day lead to EU membership
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Armenia–Turkey relations