European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the Civil Contract party in the 2026 parliamentary elections, stating:

“Dear Nikol Pashinyan, congratulations on your electoral victory.

The spirit of the Velvet Revolution you led in 2018 is alive and well.

We deeply value our partnership with a democratic Armenia that is drawing ever closer to Europe.

Armenia can count on us.”