Pashinyan’s party wins nearly 50% of the vote in Armenia’s parliamentary elections and will hold a majority in parliament Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won 49.81% of the vote in the parliamentary elections. The Strong Armenia alliance came second with 23.29%, and the Armenia bloc secured third place with 9.94%. Despite worsening relations with Moscow, Pashinyan stated Armenia will continue to move closer to the European Union while remaining a member of the Eurasian Economic Union and developing relations with Russia.

• Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, led by PM Nikol Pashinyan, won 49.81% of the vote in parliamentary elections.
• The Strong Armenia alliance secured 23.29%, and the Armenia bloc received 9.94%.
• The Prosperous Armenia party received 3.9% and did not enter parliament.
• Three political forces will be represented in the new parliament: Civil Contract, Strong Armenia, and Armenia.
• Pashinyan indicated Armenia will pursue closer ties with the EU while maintaining membership in the Eurasian Economic Union and relations with Russia.