Civil Contract

Civil Contract is the ruling political party in Armenia, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The party is currently newsworthy due to its pursuit of a new geopolitical course for Armenia, seeking to loosen ties with Russia and deepen cooperation with the West. This shift has placed the party and the government under significant pressure from Russia, which is reportedly attempting to prevent Armenia's drift towards Europe. Recent parliamentary elections saw Civil Contract enter as the favorite, aiming for a strong mandate to solidify this pro-Western trajectory, despite opposition from parties advocating for closer ties with Moscow. The party's current relevance lies in its pivotal role in shaping Armenia's international alliances and its navigation of complex geopolitical pressures from both Russia and the EU.