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Draft text of new Armenian Constitution should be finalized before 2026 elections - Justice Minister
... of Armenia's new Constitution should be ready before the 2026 parliamentary elections, said the Armenian Minister of Justice, Srbuhi Galyan. YEREVAN, February 20. /ARKA/. The draft text of Armenia's new Constitution should be ready before the 2026 parliamentary elections, said the Armenian Minister of Justice, Srbuhi Galyan. "I have repeatedly emphasized that everything must be done to ensure that the draft Constitution text is ready before the 2026 elections, after which a decision will certainly be made to hold a referendum," Galyan said at a press briefing on Thursday. According to her, over the past years, attempts have been made to develop concepts for a new draft Constitution, and these have essentially been developed. "Currently, our task is not ...
02/20/2025Mirzoyan on the project envisaging Armenia's accession to the EU
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke at a press conference with his Russian ... ... initiative; the organizations have collected the necessary 50,000 votes as prescribed by the Constitution. This initiative has now automatically turned into a draft law and will be submitted for a vote in parliament. The government has approved the draft law, and it is expected that the ruling... ... Armenia can only become an EU member if the people approve the initiative through a referendum. He emphasized the necessity of discussing and developing a joint "road...
01/21/2025Authorities' agenda on constitutional reforms is false: opposition MP
The opposition Pativ Unem alliance in the Armenian parliament is strongly opposed to constitutional reforms, proposed by the authorities, the head of the alliance’s faction Hayk Mamijanyan said on Friday. YEREVAN, February 9. /ARKA/. The opposition Pativ Unem alliance in the Armenian parliament is strongly opposed to constitutional ...
02/09/2024'Hayakve' initiates struggle against authorities' attempts to amend Armenian Constitution
... they vote against their plan. In fact, after surrendering Nagorno-Karabakh to the enemy, they want to establish such an anti-constitutional system, blackmailing the people, which will put an end to the Armenian state," Chalabyan claimed. He called on all 'national forces' and citizens concerned about the fate of the state ... ... the authorities from succeeding in any of the stages of the procedure of adopting changes, starting from discussions in the parliament to holding a referendum. On January 19, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia needs a new Constitution that will make the ...
02/06/2024Minasyan: Armenia to remain as parliamentary republic
... Grigor Minasyan told reporters after a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, March 2. /ARKA/. Armenia will retain the parliamentary system of government, Justice Minister Grigor Minasyan told reporters after a government meeting on Thursday. Armenia switched to the parliamentary form of government following a string of fundamental constitutional changes enacted through a 2015 referendum, which cam einto force in 2018. According to the new constitution, the president's powers are substantially curtailed. He is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. One and the same person can be elected president only once. The ...
03/02/2023Armenia's new president officially takes office (video)
... 63, who served as High-Tech Industry Minister, was the only candidate. He has replaced Armen Sarkissian, who announced his resignation on January 23 citing lack of tools to influence the country’s foreign and domestic policies. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. -0-
03/13/2022Armenian opposition to boycott presidential election
... the legitimization of this election, even indirectly. Based on this, the Hayastan and Pativ Unem factions of the National Assembly have decided not to participate in the presidential election in any way," the statement reads. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. The President of Armenia may not hold any ...
02/04/2022Pashinyan: Armenian presidential election scheduled to take place in March
... by 65 MPs and it inspires some confidence that Khachatryan will not only be nominated but also elected ," the prime minister said, adding that until he is elected Khachatryan will continue to perform his duties as a minister. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. The President of Armenia may not hold any ...
02/03/2022Ruling Civil Contract officially nominates Vahagn Khachatryan as candidate for president
... and has two children. If elected by parliament Vahagn Khachatryan will replace President Armen Sarkissian, who announced his resignation on January 23 citing lack of tools to influence the country’s foreign and domestic policies. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. Armen Sarkissian was elected as President ...
02/01/2022Artsakh parliament drafts bill on occupied territories, says Hadrut will be Armenian
... bill has two main messages. The first one is that we by no means are going to up the territories reserved to Artsakh by its Constitution. We believe that, for instance. the Hadrut region has been and will always be Armenian" Baghunts said. He noted that secondly, foreign companies can operate in the occupied territories of the Artsakh ... ... Armenian-populated enclave of Azerbaijan sought to secede from Azerbaijan and declared its independence backed by a successful referendum. On May 12, 1994, the Bishkek cease-fire agreement put an end to the military operations. A truce was brokered by Russia ...
02/01/2022Ruling Civil Contract names its candidate for post of president
... and has two children. If elected by parliament Vahagn Khachatryan will replace President Armen Sarkissian, who announced his resignation on January 23 citing lack of tools to influence the country’s foreign and domestic policies. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. Armen Sarkissian was elected as President ...
01/31/2022Pashinyan approves composition of council dealing with constitutional reforms
... amendments will be introduced to the legislation as a result. Nikol Pashinyan announced large-scale constitutional reforms during his supporters' rally in spring 2021. According to him, Armenia may again switch back to semi-presidential form of governance. Armenia switched to the parliamentary form of government following a string of fundamental constitutional changes enacted through a 2015 referendum. According to the new Constitution, the president's powers are substantially curtailed. He is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. One and the same person can be elected president only once. The real power is vested in the parliamentary ...
01/27/2022Armenian president Sarkisssian, who resigned Sunday, to be replaced by parliament chairman until new election
... is a citizen of Armenia, who has reached forty years of age, has been a citizen for the last six years, has been permanently residing in Armenia for the last six years, has the right to vote and is fluent in the Armenian language. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. The President of Armenia may not hold any ...
01/24/2022Armenian president dismisses head of his office
..., saying he believes the country's constitution does not give him sufficient powers to influence events, signed a decree to dismiss Emil Tarasyan, who was head of his office. Tarasyan was appointed to the post on November 2, 2018. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia changed the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic in 2018 April. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. To be elected in the first round the candidate ...
01/24/2022Pashinyan sets up Constitutional Reforms Council
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a decree on December 17 to abolish a constitutional reforms commission (set up in February 2020) and replace it with the ... ... Council, as well as three representatives of parties (bloc) that did not win seats in parliament in the latest elections as well as three representatives of NGOs. Also, at... ... Armenia before he came to power (in the spring of 2018) is possible. As a result of a referendum initiated by Armenia's third president, Serzh Sargsyan, held in December...
12/20/2021President, head of Bright Armenia party discussed snap polls and constitutional changes
... opposition parliament-represented Bright Armenia party Edmon Marukyan paid a visit today to Armenian President Armen Sarkissian. According to Sarkissian's press service, the president... ... resolve the internal political crisis in the country, as well as issues related to early parliamentary elections and possible constitutional changes. Earlier today, Marukyan said that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan... ... supporters on March 1 who rallied in a central Yerevan square, Pashinyan proposed to hold a referendum in October to adopt a new constitution as well as a snap election. "If...
03/02/2021Bright Armenia party leader and prime minister to meet to discuss holding snap parliamentary polls
... holding snap polls as a way out of the ongoing political crisis. YEREVAN, March 2. / ARKA /. The chairman of the opposition parliament-represented Bright Armenia party Edmon Marukyan told reporters today that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan got in touch with him today morning suggesting ... ... political crisis. Addressing his supporters on March 1 who rallied in a central Yerevan square Pashinyan proposed to hold a referendum in October to adopt a new constitution as well as a snap election. "If we come to an agreement, early elections can be organized later this year. Moreover,...
03/02/2021Pashinyan: Armenia may switch back to semi-presidential form of governance
... in parliament. This is work to be done,” he said. “Our most important task should be the creation and formation of such constitutional structures that will guarantee security in Armenia and exclude the formation of such crises,” Pashinyan said. Armenia switched to the parliamentary form of government following a string of fundamental constitutional changes enacted through a 2015 referendum. According to the new Constitution, the president's powers are substantially curtailed. He is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. One and the same person can be elected president only once. The real power passed to the parliamentary ...
03/01/2021Pashinyan says Armenia needs new constitution
... later, 94.5% of the population voted in favor of the reform. The amended constitution provided for transfer of part of powers vested in president to other state bodies. The amendments increased also the role of the National Assembly. On April 9, 2018 Armenia shifted to the parliamentary form of government in line with constitutional changes approved at a national referendum in 2015. According to the changes, the president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years (instead of the previous five) by the parliament. Presidents are limited to one term of office. According ...
07/06/2020Armenian parliament invalidates law on constitutional referendum
... bill to invalidate the law on amending the constitution had been motioned by the quarter of the 132-member legislature. The referendum, initially scheduled for April 5 was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Later, it was decided to have the proposed amendments approved by the parliament. On June 22, Armenia's National Assembly adopted a string of amendments to the Constitution, designed to replace some members of the Constitutional Court. According to the new edition of Article 213 of the ...
06/30/2020Armenian Constitutional Court judges urge authorities to be guided in their actions exclusively by constitution
The chairman and six judges of Armenia's Constitutional Court made a statement today in connection with the government-backed constitutional amendments approved by parliament, which are designed to replace them by other judges. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. The chairman and six judges of Armenia's ... ... of interest. The day before, Armenian President Armen Sarkissian signed into law a package of bills on amending laws on the referendum, on the regulations of the National Assembly and on the Constitutional Court .-- 0--
06/24/2020Armenian president signs amendments to laws on constitutional changes
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian signed Tuesday night a number of laws, including the law on introducing amendments to the constitutional law “Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly”. YEREVAN,... ... Criminal Procedure; a package of laws on amendments to the constitutional law “On the Referendum”, on amendments to the constitutional law “On the Rules of Procedure... ... law “On the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly”, the bills passed by the parliament on amendments to the Constitution should not be sent to the president of...
06/24/2020Armenian parliament passes bill implying dismissal of Constitutional Court chairman and retirement of three members
The National Assembly of Armenia passed Monday a bill implying the dismissal of Hrayr Tovmasyan as chairman of the Constitutional Court and the retirement of three members of the court who have served ... ... passed unanimously by MPs from My Step faction, which enjoys the vast majority in the parliament. Two other minority factions – Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia -... ... in the Constitutional Court A few months ago, the Armenian authorities initiated a referendum on amendments to the Constitution and have already launched a campaign, but...
06/23/2020Armenian parliament approves drastic changes to Constitution
... of the Constitution of 2015 and in accordance with Council of Europe standards. The opposition Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia parties boycotted the extraordinary meeting of the National Assembly. Parliament Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan said three hours were allotted for making proposals, after which the amendments will be put for the second and final reading. The constitutional referendum initiated by the authorities and originally slated for April 5 was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic....
06/22/2020National Security Service reports details of Prosperous Armenia’s fraudulent schemes in elections
The National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia has opened criminal cases on bribery and other election ... ..., to ensure votes in favor their party, candidates, one of the referendum campaign initiatives, personally or through intermediaries,... ... Zohrabyan, and MP from the Prosperous Armenia, who is the head of the parliamentary committee for the human rights protection, in May ... ... his resignation on April 23. On May 8, in accordance with the Constitution, the parliament at a special meeting elected the leader ...
06/16/2020Chairman of Armenia's constitutional court files lawsuit against prime minister
The chairman of Armenia's Constitutional Court Hrayr Tovmasyan has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol ... ... charges of power usurpation. The case is based on a statement addressed by an independent parliament member Arman Babajanyan to the Prosecutor General. According to Babajanyan... ... Armenia’s National Assembly, by a vote of 88 to 15, passed a bill approving a national referendum to amend the country’s constitution. The referendum seeks to modify Article...
02/24/2020Opposition Prosperous Armenia decides against participating in referendum on constitutional changes
The opposition Prosperous Armenia Party decided today against participating in a referendum on constitutional changes. YEREVAN, February 14. /ARKA/. The opposition Prosperous Armenia Party decided today against participating in a referendum on constitutional changes. A parliament member from the party Naira Zohrabyan told reporters that the party shares the idea of implementing democracy through referendums, but cannot participate in processes, which she said are doubtful from the point of view of legality. According ...
02/14/2020Iskandaryan: political elites will use time span for referendum campaigning to settle the scores with one another
... be backed by about 644,000 citizens. “People around the world tend to ignore referenda. It’s easier to explain to a person that they are electing a president or prime minister, it’s more difficult if they elect a political party or someone to parliament and it’s practically impossible to explain why the Constitution need to be changed," he noted. Earlier this month Armenia’s National Assembly, by a vote of 88 to 15, passed a bill approving a national referendum to amend the country’s constitution. The referendum seeks to modify Article 213 of the constitution and thus allow for the early termination of powers of Constitutional Court chairman Hrayr Tovmasyan and six other Court members. Armenian ...
02/12/2020Armenian people to go to polls on April 5 to decide constitutional court members' fate
... decree that is available on the president's website. He said that he was guided by the Constitution, the law on referenda and the National Assembly's decision. The decree comes into force on the next day after the release. On February 6, the Armenian parliament decided to solve the constitutional court crisis in Armenia through a referendum. The decision is based on the Article 213 of the Constitution, which implies dismissal of the National Assembly. Earlier that day, the lawmakers failed to pass the bill that proposed to dismiss the constitutional court by the parliament. Two ...
02/10/2020Armenian parliament votes to resolve constitutional crisis
... have called on Armenian authorities to request a Venice Commission opinion on proposed constitutional changes. Melkumyan said also that their faction was ready to remain in... ... these legal procedures were found jointly. However, the proposal was denied by the parliamentary majority "Once again I confirm the position of My Step faction that sovereignty and democracy have no alternatives in Armenia, and the faction will vote for the referendum," said Lilit Makunts, the leader of the parliamentary majority. This...
02/06/2020PACE monitors say Armenian authorities should request Venice commission opinion on constitutional changes
PACE monitors have called on Armenian authorities to request a Venice Commission opinion on proposed constitutional changes. YEREVAN, February 6. /ARKA/. PACE monitors have called ... ... request a Venice Commission opinion on proposed constitutional changes. “The Armenian Parliament decided to hold an extraordinary session on 6 February in order to discuss... ... procedure, would be valuable to all stakeholders, including the Armenian electorate if a referendum were to be held.” The bill proposes to amend Article 213 of the Constitution...
02/06/2020Pashinyan: semi-presidential system is a system of irresponsible governance
... Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told a news conference today. "We all have seen this in practice. That form of government was a failure for our country," he said in Kapan, the administrative center of the southern province of Syunik. After a constitutional referendum in December 2015, Armenia shifted from the semi-presidential form of government to parliamentary republic. According to the new Constitution, the president's powers are substantially curtailed. He is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament. One and the same person can be elected president only once. The real power passed ...
01/25/2020Bright Armenia party drafts constitutional amendments
... constitutional amendments and justifications to My Step and Prosperous Armenia parliamentary factions. I have also submitted a proposal to organize joint discussions on the proposed amendments," Marukyan wrote in a Facebook post. Under a package of constitutional reforms, endorsed in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia change the governance system of the country from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary republic. The president of Armenia, whose powers are significantly curtailed, is elected for a term of seven years by the parliament, not in a national vote. Presidents are limited to one term of office.-0-
02/20/2019President Sarkissian says we should be ready to materialize our aspirations in new Armenia
... congratulatory address issued in connection with the 27th anniversary of Armenia’s independence from former Soviet Union, marked today,... ... progress with an understanding of unconditional respect for the Constitution and the state by the public, civil society and all ... ... and optimism," Sarkissian summed up. On this day in 1991, a referendum was held on the secession from the USSR and the creation ... ... to independence. Officially, independence was proclaimed by the parliament on September 23
09/21/2018Newspaper claims Pashinyan wants to replace president Sarkissian
... of current Prime Minister Pashinyan, voted against him. Sarkissian was nominated by then ruling Republican Party of Armenia and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation/Dashnaktsutiun and was supported by Tsarukyan bloc. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. Levon Ter-Petrosyan served as president of Armenia from 1991 to 1998. --0-
09/04/2018Armenian parliament speaker and president discuss ways for resolving political problems
Armenian Parliament Chairman Ara Babloyan had a meeting today with President Armen Sarkissian to discuss ways for resolving domestic political ... ... "extraordinary parliamentary elections should be held within one year.' They agreed that if elections are to be held by changing the Constitution, a referendum is the most democratic way of doing so, since the constitution was adopted in a referendum. "The Speaker of the ...
08/28/2018Armenian prime minister and parliament speaker discuss ‘transitional’ justice and snap parliamentary elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting today with parliament speaker Ara Babloyan to discuss the political situation in the country, ... ... there is a need for “transitional justice", this should be done by changing the Constitution and the relevant legislation without causing any harm to justice. On August... ... of holding an extraordinary parliamentary election by changing the Constitution, the referendum institution, among other mechanisms, can become the most democratic, since...
08/27/2018PACE co-rapporteurs react to resignation of Armenian prime minister
... by a vote of 77 to 17, but announced his resignation today, bowing to pressure from tens of thousands of demonstrators who had taken to the streets and paralyzed the capital, Yerevan, to protest against his election. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister.--0-
04/24/2018Nikol Pashinyan to negotiate handover of power with acting prime minister
... by a vote of 77 to 17, but announced his resignation today, bowing to pressure from tens of thousands of demonstrators who had taken to the streets and paralyzed the capital, Yerevan, to protest against his election. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. "We are going to continue negotiations on the transfer of power without shocks with the acting prime minister Karen Karapetyan at 11:00 ...
04/23/2018Armenian president accepts resignation of government
... by a vote of 77 to 17, but announced his resignation today, bowing to pressure from tens of thousands of demonstrators who had taken to the streets and paralyzed the capital, Yerevan, to protest against his election. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister.--0-
04/23/2018Karen Karapetyan to fulfill Armenian prime minister’s duties
... by a vote of 77 to 17, but announced his resignation today, bowing to pressure from tens of thousands of demonstrators who had taken to the streets and paralyzed the capital, Yerevan, to protest against his election. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister.--0-
04/23/2018Armenian president reappoints cabinet ministers
... by a vote of 77 to 17, but announced his resignation today, bowing to pressure from tens of thousands of demonstrators who had taken to the streets and paralyzed the capital, Yerevan, to protest against his election. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister.--0-
04/23/2018Armenian prime minister Sargsyan resigns
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. . -0-
04/23/2018Armenian protest leader Nikol Pashinyan to speak to his supporters at 6.30 pm today
... killed during a mass demonstration against Sargsyan’s election as president.) Sargsyan also said that the party that won only eight percent in the parliamentary elections can't speak on behalf of the people." According to Armenia’s amended its constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister.-0-
04/23/2018Armenian and Artsakh presidents call for maintaining stability
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. The protests are led by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of ...
04/22/2018Armenian security forces detain opposition leaders
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. The protests are led by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of ...
04/22/2018Sargsyan-Pashinyan talks break down
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. The protests are led by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of ...
04/22/2018Armenian prime minister agrees to meet with opposition leader demanding his resignation
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended its constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. The protests are led by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of ...
04/22/2018Armenian prime minister explains why he agreed to take the post
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended its constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. The protests are led by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of ...
04/21/2018ARF calls for unconditioned dialogue between authorities and opposition
... Armenia began on April 13 after Armenia's ruling Republican Party nominated former president Serzh Sargsyan for the prime minister’s post. Serzh Sargsyan resigned as president on April 9 and was elected as prime minister during a special session of parliament on April 17 by a vote of 77 to 17. According to Armenia’s amended its constitution, approved in a national referendum in 2015, Armenia has switched the government from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system making the presidency largely ceremonial and strengthening the office of the prime minister. The protests are led by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of ...
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