PACE: THE FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA EXPECTED TO BE GENUINELY COMPETITIVE

ARMRADIO.AM
16.03.2012 19:01

“The upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia are crucial for
the consolidation of democracy in the country. If these elections
are conducted in a genuinely democratic fashion, they will help to
consolidate the normalization of the political environment in Armenia
and help rebuild public trust in the political system,” Parliamentary
Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) co-rapporteurs on Armenia
John Prescott and Axel Fischer noted in their report on the outcome
of the fact-finding mission to Armenia from 16 to 17 January, 2012.

“The political environment has changed dramatically in the run
up to the parliamentary elections. The opposition is currently a
well-organized viable political force in Armenia. At the same time,
neither the opposition nor the ruling majority are currently a
homogenous political force,” the co-rapporteurs noted, adding that
“As a result of these developments, the forthcoming elections are
generally expected to be genuinely competitive. In addition, the
fact that, potentially, no single political force is controlling the
election process and its administration, could aid the democratic
nature of the elections.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress