The Wings of Unity party said it will send information about alleged Azerbaijani interference in elections to the European Union.
The issue was discussed during a meeting at the EU Delegation in Armenia, attended by the party’s prime ministerial candidate Arman Tatoyan and parliamentary candidate Liparit Drmeyan. Talks focused on possible external interference from Azerbaijan in Armenia’s parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, viewed as a threat to democracy and voter security.
During the discussion, the EU delegation was presented with evidence that, according to the participants, demonstrated aggressive Azerbaijani rhetoric, including references to potential war against Armenia, new territorial claims, and other threats if Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract party are not re-elected.
It was also stated that “Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan himself has used Azerbaijani threats as a factor in the electoral process, targeting the opposition and voters.”
The meeting followed a written appeal by Tatoyan to the EU Ambassador in Armenia, proposing that alongside countering Russian influence, attention should also be paid to threats coming from Azerbaijan, supported by relevant evidence.
The letter stressed that efforts to combat external interference in elections should not be selective based on its source. It also referenced the European Parliament’s April 24, 2026 resolution on Armenia’s democratic resilience, which highlighted the need to counter Russian interference. Accordingly, if measures are taken against Russian interference, the same approach should apply to Azerbaijani interference.
Wings of Unity emphasized that consistency in protecting democratic values, regardless of the external actor, is essential for maintaining institutional credibility and safeguarding voters’ rights.
The EU delegation reaffirmed that it continuously monitors all attempts of external interference, aiming to identify and counter them regardless of origin.
It was noted during the meeting that the party is monitoring publications regarding potential external interference in the June 7 elections in Armenia.
Based on Tatoyan’s proposal, an agreement was reached to forward publications and other data from Azerbaijani sources to the EU for further verification and appropriate response. The move was described as significant.
The public in Armenia was informed that ongoing steps will be taken to ensure the protection of democracy and citizens’ rights, as well as to form a government free from external influence and guided by national interests. At the same time, the importance of EU activities in Armenia and the development of bilateral relations was underscored, along with the EU’s readiness to review submitted materials.
Parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled for June 7, 2026.
