AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoArmenia Election Countdown: With polls set for June 7, Armenia’s campaign is dominated by the Russia-vs-West question as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract seeks deeper EU ties while Moscow warns of economic fallout and “amicable divorce.” Opposition Crackdown: Authorities arrested six Strong Armenia candidates a day before voting, while police and prosecutors allege vote-buying tied to the pro-Russian bloc. Media Under Pressure: Security forces searched and effectively shut down Armat Media, seizing computers and phones, in a move journalists say is meant to suppress election-impacting reporting. CEC and Legal Battles: The Central Electoral Commission rejected a bid by the Republic Party to annul Strong Armenia’s registration, setting up more legal fights. Election Rules Tightened: June 6 is a “day of silence,” and the Interior Ministry says hotlines will run 24/7 for election violations. EU Support vs Russian Trade Pressure: The EU pledged over €50M in aid as Russia expands bans on Armenian exports, hitting flowers and other goods. Local Economy Boost: Ameriabank and FMO signed a €120M deal to back MSMEs and green finance.
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