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Velvet Revolution
Coverage of Velvet Revolution in the Nexus archive.
- EU Chief Hails Armenia PM’s Ruling Party Win
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan after his party Civil Contract won 49.8% in the election, ahead of Samvel Karapetyan's 23.3%. Kaja Kallas praised the vote as a step toward a 'European future' despite Russian pressure.
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claims victory following general election
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in the general election with his Civil Contract party securing 49.81% of the vote. Four parties, including pro-Russia groups, crossed the 4% threshold to enter parliament. EU officials congratulated Pashinyan, emphasizing Armenia's growing ties to Europe.