AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElections Under the Microscope: PACE warns Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary vote must be held in an environment free from fear, foreign pressure, and misuse of administrative resources, citing “hybrid” tactics like illicit financing, cyberattacks, economic coercion—and claims about efforts to sway the Armenian diaspora in Russia. Campaign Rules Tightened: The CEC again bans public servants and education/health staff from using administrative resources during campaigning, while the education ministry launches probes after reports of teachers and students in Aragatsotn taking part in election activity during class time. Foreign Interference Alarm: CIS’s interparliamentary assembly will observe the vote, as Russia’s political figures escalate rhetoric against Yerevan’s contacts with Moscow’s rivals. Regional Trade Moves: Turkey removed a restriction on direct trade with Armenia, allowing “Türkiye/Armenia” to be listed as final destination/origin via third countries—while Armenia and the U.S. push technical studies for TRIPP. Energy and Economy: Armenia permits energy storage licensing; audit market revenue rose 18% in 2025, and SME lending continues to expand.
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