Armenia after the elections

Democratic Consolidation and Geopolitical Re-Orientation?

On 7 June, Armenia held parliamentary elections in what was widely seen as a consequential vote on its future path and geopolitical orientation. Although the campaign was highly polarised, the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission found that the elections were well organised, inclusive and offered voters clear political alternatives. 

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party secured victory on a pro-peace and pro-European course. Whilst Armenia is likely to continue moving closer to the EU, its relations with neighbouring countries will also have to be considered.

Roundtable Discussion on 30 June

• What do the election results mean for the peace process and for democracy in Armenia?
• Will Pashinyan’s victory lead to further rapprochement with the EU?
• And how will Armenia strike a balance in its relations with the EU and neighbours like Turkey, Azerbaijan and Russia?

We will discuss these and more questions with our experts:

• Tigran Grigoryan, Director of Regional Center for Democracy and Security 
• Mane Adamyan, Consultant, Former advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Former Deputy Minister of Economy 
• Armen Sahakyan, Country Director, Armenian National Assembly of America

Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 13:00-14:30 CEST

Venue: FES EU Office, Rue du Taciturne 38, 1000 Brussels