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LINKS Europe Webinar: Armenia between a historic summit and a crucial election

29 April 2026

LINKS Europe Foundation is pleased to invite you to attend a Webinar titled: Armenia between a historic summit and a crucial election. Join us on 6 May at 15:00 (Amsterdam) / 17:00 (Yerevan) for a panel discussion on the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan and Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections.

Register your interest by clicking HERE.

The European Political Community Summit in Yerevan on 4 May

The 8th Summit of the European Political Community will take place on May 4, 2026 in Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, under the motto "Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe." This session will reflect on the significance of hosting the EPC Summit in Yerevan, what it means for Armenia-EU relations, the regional peace process, and broader questions of stability and cooperation across the continent.

The Parliamentary Elections in Armenia on 7 June

The 2026 Parliamentary Elections, scheduled for 7 June, are a defining moment in the history of the Armenian state. Different countries are trying to influence the process through their proxies in Armenia and through disinformation. This session will discuss the different scenarios that can come out of the elections, current strategies to minimise external interference, and whether they are enough.

Panel:

Johnny Melikyan, Senior Fellow, ORBELI Research Analytical Center

Narek Minasyan, Associate Expert at the Armenian Council Research Center

Sargis Harutyunyan, Yerevan Press Club

Amanda Paul, Deputy Head of the Europe in the World Programme and Senior Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre

The panel discussion will be moderated by Alexandra Dumitrescu, Project Manager and International Coordinator at the LINKS Europe Foundation.

Armenia Election Monitor 2026 | New Newsletter by commonspace.eu

From 1 May - 15 June 2026, this twice-weekly newsletter will track and analyse key developments ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections on 7 June, with concise, fact-based and non-partisan insights. We will share the newsletters on our website here, and the Subscribers to Caucasus Concise will be automatically registered.

Source: LINKS Europe Foundation

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