In a decisive joint statement released on June 11, 2026, senior Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) warmly congratulated the people of Armenia following the pivotal parliamentary elections held on June 7, 2026. Hailing the high voter turnout as a major victory for civic engagement, the EU leadership strongly “condemned aggressive, failed attempts by the Russian Federation to sabotage the democratic process through economic threats and disinformation campaigns”.
The joint statement was spearheaded by prominent EU officials, including David McAllister (Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs), Sergey Lagodinsky, Nils Ušakovs, Nathalie Loiseau, Miriam Lexmann, and Nacho Sánchez Amor. Drawing from the preliminary assessments of the International Election Observation Mission, the European Parliament delegation categorized the electoral process as well-run, offering citizens an authentic choice among diverse political alternatives despite operating within a highly polarized internal political environment.
A central pillar of the joint declaration focused heavily on condemning foreign interference, explicitly pointing at Moscow. MEPs noted that “the Russian Federation once again demonstrated a complete disregard for national sovereignty by weaponizing trade restrictions, orchestrating open economic coercion, and deploying manipulative disinformation networks”. According to the statements, these efforts 'have largely failed' due to robust local resilience and targeted European Union structural assistance, which shielded Armenian citizens, allowing them to cast their ballots freely.
Looking forward, the European Parliament members reaffirmed their long-term strategic commitment to Yerevan. The leaders urged immediate implementation of deeper protective policies, explicitly advocating for autonomous EU trade measures to accelerate Armenia's economic diversification away from historical dependencies. Additionally, the statement emphasized fast-tracking the visa liberalization process for Armenian citizens and accelerating the operational deployment of the newly formed EU Partnership Mission.
The statement concluded with a forward-looking vision of integration, stating that the election outcome unmistakably highlights Armenia's deliberate trajectory toward regional peace, interconnected connectivity, and deepened institutional bonds with the European Union. The European leadership stated its eager anticipation to collaborate actively with the newly elected National Assembly and the incoming executive government to secure lasting democratic consolidation and broad public confidence.
