ArmInfo. The upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia should be held on new terms as the role of the legislative body will be too big from now on, on February 22 in a press conference in Yerevan, said the head of the Armenian Institute of International and Security Affairs (AIISA) and Deputy candidate from "Free Democrats" Stepan Safaryan.
He considers that the Party he represents, managed to form a team, which can bring changes to the state. At the same time, Safaryan assured that the logic of electoral process has changed and the times when they could consolidate against the government without considering the nuances are gone. "The practice shows that such alliances are subjected to ideological schism", noted the political scientist.
According to him, none of the forces participating in electoral campaign is sure that will pass the 5% barrier, including the ruling Republican Party of Armenia. "Government understands that and that is why active activities have start, directed to attract the voters", he stressed, adding that he does not consider the governmental resources to be dangerous. To recall, the parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled on 2 April. According to the CEC, the official election campaign starts on March 5, and complete on 31st. The election will take place on April 2 from 8:00 to 20:00. Preliminary results will be announced till 20:00 April 3rd. It will be the first elections after the adoption of the constitutional reform of 2015, providing transition to a parliamentary form of government. 9 political entities are registered to participate in the election: four parties, three blocks and two joint proportional lists. To carry out observation mission four international organizations are invited - the Council of Europe, PACE, OSCE and CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.