Armenia's Elections Regulator Confirms Victory for PM's Party in Poll Closely Watched by Russia
The ruling party won 49.7% of the vote and can form a government, while the pro-Russian opposition challenged the final tally.
- On Sunday, Armenia's Central Electoral Commission confirmed that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won 49.7% of the vote in the June 7 general election, securing a mandate to form a government.
- The election served as a pivotal test of Armenia's geopolitical future and Russia's influence in the South Caucasus, with Pashinyan's government seeking closer ties to the European Union and United States.
- Civil Contract secured 64 seats in the 101-member National Assembly, while Strong Armenia holds 29 seats and the Armenia Alliance holds 12; investigators issued six arrest warrants for Strong Armenia members, including billionaire leader Samvel Karapetyan.
- Strong Armenia appealed to the Central Electoral Commission to annul the results, citing alleged "widespread violations," as protesters gathered outside the building during deliberations.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia of "weaponizing" economic relations through trade sanctions and pledged 50 million euros to support Armenia's democratic path.
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The Central Election Commission of Armenia (CEC) announced the final results of the recent parliamentary elections during an extraordinary meeting on Saturday, the news portal The Kyiv Independent reported.
How many parties entered parliament, and how many seats did each hold? On Sunday, June 14, Armenia's Central Electoral Commission announced the final results of the parliamentary elections held last Sunday, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Armenian Radio Liberty and News Am. According to the final results, only three political forces will be in the current parliament: incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party, as well as tw…
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Armenia's elections regulator confirms victory for PM's party in poll closely watched by Russia
Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has confirmed Sunday that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won parliamentary elections held June 7, securing 49.7% of the vote and 64 seats, enough to form a government.
The Central Election Commission of Armenia announced the final results of the parliamentary elections held on June 7.
Elections were held in Armenia on 7 June.
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