European Parliament adopts resolution on supporting Armenia's democratic development and European integration
YEREVAN, April 30. /ARКА/. The European Parliament plenary session voted on a resolution on Armenia, reaffirming the EU's support for the country's democratic development, peace process, and reforms toward European integration.
As reported by Armenpress from Brussels, 476 members voted in favor of the resolution, 47 voted against, and 48 abstained. The resolution supports the holding of free, fair, and peaceful parliamentary elections in Armenia in June 2026, emphasizing that the election results should be determined solely by the Armenian people.
It emphasizes the importance of independent electoral administration, equal campaigning conditions, media pluralism, and the full protection of fundamental freedoms. It also notes the need to combat disinformation, illegal financing, and vote-buying.
The resolution also welcomes the development of EU-Armenia relations and Armenia's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and reform. It commends the new EU-Armenia strategic agenda, progress towards the implementation of the CEPA, the visa liberalization dialogue, and the implementation of the Resilience and Growth program.
The document also particularly emphasizes the importance of hosting the European Political Community and EU-Armenia summits in Yerevan in May 2026.
In the context of regional security, the resolution supports the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and calls for a comprehensive peace agreement based on sovereignty and the inviolability of borders. The resolution condemns the detention of Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan and demands their immediate release.
The European Parliament also calls for increased EU financial and technical support to Armenia, particularly in the areas of energy, digital, and economic sustainability. The resolution welcomes the enhanced cooperation between the EU Monitoring Mission and civil society.
Furthermore, the document supports the normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations with the goal of opening borders and promoting regional stability. The resolution strongly condemns external information manipulation and attempts at interference.
Thus, the European Parliament resolution emphasizes the need for Armenia to pursue a democratic and sovereign choice, a European direction, regional peace, and resistance to external interference.-0-
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