Policy Alert #1 - Consolidating Democratic Transition in Armenia

In March 2019, the Parliamentary factions started a dialogue on the priorities of the electoral reforms and established a timeline that included changes to the Law on Political Parties, electoral system for local government, Constitutional Amendments, and larger amendments to the Electoral Code focusing on the Parliamentary elections.

Our members, Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor (HCAV) in Armenia have summarized what the expected amendments will be in this new policy alert.

HCAV calls on the EU Delegation in Armenia to follow the government and provide assistance and expertise for the ongoing reforms and that the EU should encourage the Armenian government to strongly denounce the attacks against genuine civil society, including HCAV, in light of the growing discrediting campaigns against reputable organizations and donors.

Read the full policy alert here