Armenia electoral commission confirms ruling party majority

Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has confirmed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party as the winner of the June 7 parliamentary election, cementing the country’s pro-Western trajectory amid opposition protests and heightened geopolitical tensions. The final results, announced on June 14, give Pashinyan’s party a clear majority in parliament.

According to the official tally, Civil Contract secured 49.74 percent of the vote, translating to 64 seats in the 105-seat National Assembly. The main pro-Russian opposition bloc, Strong Armenia, led by billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, finished second with 23.27 percent and 29 seats. The Armenia Alliance, led by former President Robert Kocharyan, won 12 seats. The Prosperous Armenia party narrowly failed to cross the 4 percent threshold required to enter parliament.

The announcement followed an extraordinary session of the electoral commission, which was met with demonstrations by opposition supporters demanding the results be annulled and a new election held. Protesters, including some prominent figures, alleged widespread fraud and administrative pressure on voters. The commission stated it had annulled results...