Analysts have assessed the consequences for Baku of breaking off relations with the European Parliament.

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Caucasian Knot

The severing of the Milli Majlis's cooperation with the European Parliament, which was largely symbolic, will not result in economic losses for Azerbaijan due to the EU's interest in energy and transport partnerships. However, Baku may suffer political and image costs, while Brussels will lose the opportunity to demand compliance with European human rights standards, Baku-based analysts noted.