"They are stealing elections": Brussels breathes a sigh of relief over Orbán's defeat, this country is the next battlefield between Russia and the EU
The European Union breathed a sigh of relief last week when Hungary replaced Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in elections and elected Péter Magyar.
TL;DR
- Armenia's parliamentary elections on June 7th are crucial for Europe, as public opinion shifts towards Brussels.
- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a proponent of a pro-European platform, is the current favorite.
- Key opposition includes Samvel Karapetjan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire, and emerging pro-Western figures.
- Armenia's ties with Moscow have weakened since 2023, particularly after the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh and perceived inaction by Russian peacekeepers.
- The country has suspended its membership in the Russian-led CSTO military alliance.
- A significant majority of Armenians now support joining the European Union, viewing it as a path to security and prosperity.
- Concerns exist about external interference, with both the EU and Russia attempting to influence the election outcome.
- International observers worry that external powers are attempting to steer the election, potentially undermining the democratic process for Armenian citizens.