: Freedom House and Human Rights Watch highlight issues with judicial independence, executive power consolidation, and a lack of comprehensive anti-discrimination laws.
Despite democratic gains, several reports indicate persistent internal challenges:
: Relations remain strained; Prime Minister Pashinyan has frozen membership in the CSTO and stated that relying solely on Russia for security was a mistake. Human Rights & Social Issues armenia
: Following a law adopted in April 2025, Armenia is actively pursuing the EU accession process , bolstered by a new Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership adopted in late 2025.
: Increased by 7.1% year-on-year in the first quarter. Trade Turnover : Rose by 4.6% to approximately $4.7 billion . : Freedom House and Human Rights Watch highlight
: The IMF projects a real GDP growth of 5.3% and consumer price inflation of 3.6% for the full year. Democratic & Geopolitical Status
: Armenia is highly vulnerable to floods and droughts. The World Bank warns that climate impacts on water and agriculture could shrink the economy by 3% by 2060 . The Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia : Increased by 7
The Statistical Committee reports a strong economic start for the year: