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Armenia Has Voted: A New Impetus for Democratic Progress?

On June 7, 2026, parliamentary elections were held in Armenia that are of crucial importance for the country's democratic and European future as well as for peace in the region. In a panel discussion, we assessed the election results together with experts from Armenia. 

- Elections as a test of democracy: Has Armenia passed the test?
- What comes next? What are the prospects for a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, the Armenian-Turkish dialogue, and the TRIPP project?
- Will Armenia continue on its path of EU integration and gradual emancipation from Russia - and what obstacles still stand in the way?
- In light of the new political realities, should EU and German policy towards Armenia be adjusted?

With:
- Anahide Pilibossian, Vice President of Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia
- Arsen Kharatyan, Political Analyst, Editor-in-Chief of Aliq Media
- Samvel Meliksetian, Political analyst and expert, Armenian Council
- Sergey Lagodinsky,  Member of the European Parliament, The Greens/EFA, Chair of the EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly

Moderation: 
- Irina Ghulinyan-Gerz, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation Berlin