01:56, 7 February 2026

Parties stated the importance of the upcoming elections to the National Assembly of Armenia

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After the president signed a decree scheduling parliamentary elections for June 7, political parties and associations in Armenia wrote on their social media pages about the need to protect the country's interests and the problems facing its citizens.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a decree setting the date for the next elections to the National Assembly; they will be held on June 7. Even before the exact date was set, Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party and the second president Robert Kocharyan's opposition parliamentary bloc "Armenia" announced their participation in the elections. Also, at various times, the ARF Dashnaktsutyun, the Armenian National Congress of first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan, Wings of Unity led by former Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan, New Force led by former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan, Enlightened Armenia led by Edmon Marukyan, and the political movement "Our Way" led by businessman Samvel Karapetyan have all announced their intention to participate in the upcoming elections.

After the Armenian President signed the decree setting the date for the National Assembly elections, some political parties made no statements on the matter, while others, judging by their Facebook accounts*, have already begun campaigning.

For example, in the very first hours after the election date was confirmed, the Civil Contract party discussed the details of voting for a specific list of party candidates on its page, which has 143,000 subscribers. published ballots and commented on the election process. Issues related to the party's campaign headquarters were also discussed.

Robert Kocharyan's "Armenia," one of the main opposition parties, devoted several recent posts on its page to criticizing Prime Minister Nikolai Pashinyan. Commenting on the elections, one of the party's representatives, Bagrat Mikoyan, stated that most people will go to the polls "to punish Pashinyan with their votes." One of the party's statements also stated that its representatives are not "revanchists," but rather "representatives of national forces who, even in the current situation, see an opportunity to defend the country's interests."

Robert Kocharyan himself has not yet commented on the upcoming elections on his social media page.

The Armenian Revolutionary Federation "Dashnaktsutyun" has not commented on the elections or the date set on its page.

Levon Ter-Petrosyan's "Armenian National Congress" (13,000 subscribers) called the upcoming elections "historic." According to the party's prime ministerial candidate, Levon Zurabyan, if the wrong choice is made, these "could be the last elections in Armenia's independent history."

Former Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan's "Wings of Unity" party (14,000 subscribers) commented on the upcoming elections, noting the plans of two new forces – its political initiative and the "Our Way" movement. "We will do everything possible to restore people's faith, their faith in their own strength, which has been wasted for so many years," the party's statement reads.

Former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan (168,000 subscribers) represents his New Force party (18,000 subscribers). He accused the "traditional opposition" of being "in bed with each other" with Nikol Pashinyan, while the country has accumulated so many problems that directly impact people's lives.

Edmon Marukyan's Bright Armenia Party (20,000 subscribers) announced the start of registration for non-partisan citizens who wish to participate in the elections. Another recent publication by the party is the country's energy security.

Another new party, Samvel Karapetyan's "Po-Nashemu" political movement (93,000 subscribers), announced a number of innovations – the so-called "5 economic steps to strengthen the country," in particular, tax exemptions for small businesses and price reductions. One of the main topics of the publications is Nikol Pashinyan's persecution of political opponents, including Karapetyan himself.

As a reminder, Tashir Group owner Samvel Karapetyan is accused of calling for the overthrow of the constitutional order and economic crimes. In November 2025, an Armenian court extended his arrest, but on December 30, the businessman was transferred to house arrest. On January 12, the businessman's lawyer reported that the Prosecutor General's Office had demanded Karapetyan's return to detention..

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