YEREVAN — International election observation missions have presented their joint assessment of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections.
The preliminary findings and conclusions were issued jointly by delegations from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.
“The June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections provided citizens of the Republic of Armenia with a genuine opportunity to choose among political alternatives. The electoral process was well organized,” the statement said.
International observers emphasized the importance of continued efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, protect fundamental freedoms, and foster public confidence in democratic processes in Armenia.
“The electoral process was regulated by revised election laws and regulations that provide a solid foundation for democratic elections. Amendments introduced in recent years were largely the result of broad consultations and aimed at improving the legal framework. The election administration managed the technical preparations professionally and effectively. Voting day procedures were assessed positively in the vast majority of polling stations observed,” the statement noted.
According to observers, the elections were generally peaceful and free of major incidents. The electoral process was calm and well organized. Procedures were carefully followed, and minor discrepancies identified before vote counting were thoroughly reviewed.
“Although the campaign was highly polarized, voters in Armenia were offered a meaningful and pluralistic choice within a professionally managed electoral process, and they made use of that opportunity. The opening of polling stations and the voting process were assessed positively in an overwhelming majority of observations. Ballot secrecy was generally respected, and the vote-counting process was also evaluated positively,” the statement added.
ODIHR will publish its final report several months after the completion of the electoral process. The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will present its report at its next Standing Committee meeting. PACE will present its report during its September 2026 session in Strasbourg, while the European Parliament will submit its report at upcoming meetings of its delegation for relations with the South Caucasus and its Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group.
