Before revision: Cyprus is a member of the European Union, whereas the European Parliament noted that Armenia , Azerbaijan and Georgia are eligible to apply for EU membership "like any other European state".European Parliament, European Parliament Resolution 2014/2717(RSP), 17 July 2014: "...pursuant to Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine – like any other European state – have a European perspective and may apply to become members of the Union..." On 14 December 2023, Georgia was officially granted EU Candidate status.
After revision: Cyprus is a member of the European Union, whereas the European Parliament noted that Armenia and Georgia are eligible to apply for EU membership "like any other European state".European Parliament, European Parliament Resolution 2014/2717(RSP), 17 July 2014: "...pursuant to Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine – like any other European state – have a European perspective and may apply to become members of the Union..." On 14 December 2023, Georgia was officially granted EU Candidate status.