ArmInfo.European Union is concerned with the "political corruption" existing in Armenia . This was stated by Piotr Switalski, the head of EU Delegation to Armenia. According to Switalski, the votes trade in Armenia will impact the image of the country negatively. "I am concerned,
I am strictly concerned with pre electoral bribes. This is what I use to call electoral corruption, because that is more than a simple buy of votes. Yes, I would like to refer to the statement of international observing mission reading about that negative case. I try to be impartial and fair, and we put a very serious accent on this negative occurrence"
" This is bad for Armenia's image, this is bad for democratic processes in the country, and we talk obout that loudly, " the EU Delegation head stated. However, according to the Ambassador's words, EU is satisfied with the utilization of assets allocated for cameras installation and fingertips identification equipment at the polling stations.
According to Piotr Switalski, today the electoral process is at a very important stage - parties and observers have appealed for the results review, and now they watch up the situation. In any case, according to European diplomat, the final conclusion will be presented in the appropriate report of OSCE expected to be published in June.
To note, according to CEC data 1 mln 575 thousand citizens (60.93%)from 2. 587.706 took part in the elections. The Parliament will have 105 lawmakers. The ruling Republican Party of Armenia receives 58 mandates, three from which representatives of national minorities (Assyrian, Kurds and Yezid), Tsaroukyan bloc 31 mandates, 1 representative from Russian community, Yelk-9, ARFD Dashnaktsutyun 7 mandates. Pre electoral bloc ANC-PPA did not enter the Parliament, as it received only 1.65% votes.