democratic process

Armenia debates new mechanisms to tackle vote-buying

June 16, 2026

Parliament is set to debate a bill introducing penalties for political forces involved in vote-buying. Lawmakers are also expected to discuss restricting voting rights for citizens who do not reside in Armenia.

Expert: ‘Armenia recorded more cases of vote-buying in recent days than in previous 30 years’

Armenia

June 04, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Committee reported five vote-buying cases in the past three days alone. According to human rights activist Daniel Ioannisyan, the committee opened around 60 cases between February and May 2026.