Armenia's Pro-European Ruling Party Secures Narrow Victory in Parliamentary Elections In a move that is set to further strain relations with its traditional ally Russia, Armenia's ruling party, Civil Contract, has emerged victorious in the country's parliamentary elections. Led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the pro-European party secured a slim majority in the polls, solidifying its commitment to deeper integration with the European Union. The outcome is a significant blow to Russia's influence in the region, as the country's traditional ally, the Strong Armenia alliance, led by billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won only 25% of the seats in parliament. The election result is likely to have far-reaching implications for Armenia's foreign policy and its relationship with Moscow, as Pashinyan's government continues to push for a more European-oriented future.
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia.Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of the seats in parliament. Continue reading...
