MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2701(RSP))
On supporting democratic resilience in Armenia
B-10-2026-0196
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Nathalie Loiseau
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This resolution supports democratic resilience in Armenia ahead of its June 2026 parliamentary elections, condemning foreign interference and calling for EU assistance.¶¶¶ It calls on Armenia to ensure free and fair elections, urges the EU to strengthen support against hybrid threats, and welcomes the EUPM Armenia mission.¶¶¶ It also urges online platforms to remove manipulative content and supports deeper EU-Armenia ties, including energy security and peace with Azerbaijan.¶¶¶
Key points
- Affirms confidence in Armenian authorities' commitment to free, fair and transparent elections and supports their efforts against external interference.¶
- Calls on Armenian authorities to ensure security for candidates, journalists and voters and to allow full access for election observers.¶
- Stresses the need for a robust international observation mission to monitor and expose foreign interference.¶
- Underlines the role of media pluralism and warns against disinformation and external pressure.¶
- Condemns manipulation and disinformation, calls on Russia to respect Armenia's sovereignty and refrain from interference.¶
- Notes risks from Russian nationals in Armenia and externally sponsored travel for voting, urging vigilance.¶¶
- Welcomes EUPM Armenia to counter hybrid threats, calls for its accelerated implementation.¶¶
- Calls for EU and member states to provide experts and financial aid to counter foreign interference and illicit financing.¶
- Encourages information-sharing with Moldova and support for Armenian civil society and independent media.¶¶
- Calls on online platforms like Telegram, Meta and Google to remove manipulative content targeting Armenia's elections.¶
- Welcomes deepening EU-Armenia relations, Armenia's solidarity with Ukraine, and the upcoming summits.¶¶
- Calls for support for Armenia's energy security and continued peace efforts with Azerbaijan.¶¶
Who is affected
- Armenian authorities and electoral administration: must ensure free, fair and secure elections.¶¶¶
- Russia: called on to respect Armenia's sovereignty and stop interference.¶
- EU and member states: urged to provide assistance and support to Armenia.¶¶
- Online platforms (Telegram, Meta, Google): must remove manipulative content.¶
- Armenian civil society and independent media: to receive EU financial and operational support.¶