Armenia to Hold Parliamentary Elections Amid Strong Societal Polarization
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Armenia holds parliamentary elections on June 7, with PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party facing main rival Samvel Karapetyan's Strong Armenia bloc amid strong societal polarization.
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Why It Matters
Armenia's societal polarization is highlighted ahead of the elections.
YEREVAN, June 7. /TASS/. Parliamentary elections will be held in Armenia this Sunday. The decree to hold them on June 7 was signed by Armenian President Vaagn Khachaturyan on February 6. The elections will be held in the environment of the very strong polarization of the Armenian society. Incumbent Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract party will attempt to win the elections for the third time. His main rival will be Samvel Karapetyan, the businessman and the leader of the Strong Armenia bloc.
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The elections may lead to a closely contested outcome between the two main blocs.
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Open Questions
- What are the key policy differences between the main contenders?
- How will the election impact Armenia's international relations?
