Germany welcomes Armenia's elections, noting absence of Russian interference

Germany's Foreign Ministry has lauded Armenia's recent presidential elections, emphasizing the successful outcome free from Russian interference. The ministry welcomed the fact that the electoral process was solely determined by Armenian citizens, a critical factor given the elections' significance for the nation's reform agenda.

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In view of these elections marking the course of reforms, it was very important that only the citizens of Armenia decided on their outcome.

Josef Hinterseher, a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry, stated at a regular press briefing in Berlin that Germany, as one of the countries that dispatched observers, had been concerned about potential external meddling. These concerns stemmed from "worrying reports" suggesting possible Russian interference through disinformation campaigns and "hybrid influence."

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worrying reports

The voter turnout, reported to be slightly below 60% according to provisional data, was considered a "very good sign" by Hinterseher, exceeding participation in previous elections. Preliminary results indicate a victory for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party, which has pledged to continue its reformist policies aimed at closer ties with the European Union.

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hybrid influence

Hinterseher cautioned that these results are not yet official and that further information is needed for a more in-depth assessment. However, projections suggest Pashinyan's party could secure 61 out of 100 parliamentary seats, potentially enabling constitutional reforms necessary for a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, a move opposed by pro-Russian factions.

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very good sign