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54-562: The alliance was established on 3 December 2020 from the dissatisfaction of the Government of Armenia 's handling of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war . The alliance was critical of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement which followed and actively called for the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan to resign. The alliance had proposed for itself to assume interim power, which would then be followed by elections. On 3 December 2020,

108-555: A conference of democratic forces including opposition political parties and civil society took place in Yerevan. Delegates from the National Democratic Pole, European Party of Armenia , Hanrapetutyun Party , Union for National Self-Determination , and over a dozen representatives from Armenian civil society organizations participated. Members of the conference called on the Government of Armenia to announce its withdrawal from

162-571: A period of one year, which would then be followed by elections. The creation of the alliance was proposed by the Sasna Tsrer Pan-Armenian Party ; with the party calling for unity among all pro-democratic forces in the country. The European Party of Armenia joined subsequently. The alliance was also endorsed by key members from the Union for National Self-Determination , as well as, several independent politicians. On 26 February 2021,

216-507: A rally in Yerevan. On 15 March 2021, the alliance marched in front of the French embassy in Yerevan. Participants called for developing a strategic partnership and greater military cooperation between Armenia and France . On 23 March 2021, members of the alliance delivered a letter to the Embassy of Iran in Yerevan. The letter requested assistance from Iran to provide an alternative guarantee to

270-554: A specific department, each of which became a separate ministry later on. Prime minister had direct involvement in regional and international issues. Hamazasp Ohanjyan , the third prime minister, and Avetis Aharonian left for Berlin trying to reassure the tense relations between Turkey and Armenia. Unfortunately none of them succeeded to accomplish his goal. National Democratic Pole The National Democratic Pole ( Armenian : Ազգային ժողովրդավարական բեւեռ , romanized :  Azgayin zhoghovrdavarakan beverr ) also known as

324-610: Is headed by the Prime Minister of Armenia . The incumbent government of Armenia is led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan who, as leader of Civil Contract (the party which won elections in December 2018 ), was appointed prime minister on 14 January 2019 by President Armen Sarkissian . Following the Article 55 of Armenian Constitution, the Republic's president must accept resignation of

378-565: The 2020 Belarusian protests . The alliance wished the people of Belarus freedom and democracy. On 26 February 2021, Tigran Khzmalyan stated that Armenia must remain democratic and to be cautious of Russian interference in Armenia's domestic affairs, during a protest. On 5 March 2021, Ara Papian called for strengthening bilateral relations with the United States and proclaimed that Armenia should increase its cooperation with NATO , during

432-490: The 2021 Armenian parliamentary elections , most members of the Homeland Salvation Movement splintered from the alliance in order to form new political alliances to participate in the elections, thus eliminating the option for the Homeland Salvation Movement to participate as a united bloc. Several other members, as well as, Vazgen Manukyan, opted not to participate in the election. Vazgen Manukyan continues to head

486-724: The Citizen's Decision Party held a joint rally with the National Democratic Pole in Yerevan. On 5 April 2021, Board members of the National Progress Party announced its decision to join the National Democratic Pole. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Pole was very skeptical of the then ruling My Step Alliance , the Republican Party of Armenia , and the newly established Homeland Salvation Movement , and had accused these parties and their leaders of serving Russia's interests above all. The alliance believes Armenia's alignment with

540-537: The Collective Security Treaty Organization spoke to supporters during a rally in Yerevan. On 3 March 2021, the alliance met with the President of Armenia, Armen Sarksyan , and exchanged views on the ways to resolve the crisis in the country and reduce tensions caused by recent events. On 9 March 2021, while demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister, alliance supporters blocked entries to

594-648: The Eurasian Union , while the European Party of Armenia actively calls for Armenia to begin first steps of accession negotiations to the European Union . The alliance takes part in daily street protests in central Yerevan and has organized several other protests throughout Armenia. Several supporters of the alliance have been arrested for participating in unauthorized protests. The alliance itself has been charged by local police for holding rallies in violation of

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648-524: The National Assembly and several major roads throughout downtown Yerevan, paralyzing traffic for several days. The alliance did not garner widespread support from the Armenian public, as many believed the alliance and its leaders represented pre-revolution values. Many feared that the alliance was corrupt, untrustworthy, and was aiming to seize power without having the support of the people. Furthermore,

702-595: The National Democratic Alliance or the National Democratic Party , is an Armenian political alliance between the Sasna Tsrer Pan-Armenian Party , the National Progress Party of Armenia , as well as, several independent politicians . The European Party of Armenia was a founding member, but withdrew from the alliance in May 2021. The alliance was founded on 4 May 2020 by 16 political leaders from

756-667: The Prosperous Armenia party and the Homeland Party may both leave the Homeland Salvation Movement to form a new alliance among themselves. Meanwhile, some parties within the alliance, like the Armenian Revolutionary Federation do not have much popularity within Armenia. Furthermore, the rise of another political alliance known as the National Democratic Pole had seen a surge in popularity. Unlike

810-556: The Voice of the Nation Party. In May 2021, the Republican Party of Armenia and the Homeland Party announced that they would form their own political alliance, known as the I Have Honor Alliance . In April 2021, Robert Kocharyan stated that he does not wish to lead the Homeland Salvation Movement and that the alliance would not participate in the elections as a united bloc. He stated that although Vazgen Manukyan would not participate in

864-543: The Constitution and laws. The Article 74 of the Constitution of Armenia states that the government must within twenty days of its formation present its developed program to the National Assembly of the Republic. Later on the National Assembly should discuss and vote for the approval of the program within five days after its presentation. The President shall dissolve the National Assembly if it does not give an approval to

918-512: The Constitution, the international treaties, the laws of the Republic of Armenia, or the decrees of the President of the Republic and to ensure the implementation thereof the Government shall adopt decisions, which shall be subject to observance in the whole territory of the Republic" As it is defined in the Article 89 of the Constitution of Armenia the Government shall: 1) submit its program to

972-891: The Council of the Homeland Salvation Movement. As of March 2021, several political parties had joined the alliance, including: Key individuals within the alliance, include: Supported by: The alliance supported establishing national unity, upholding the territorial integrity of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh , supporting the Armed Forces of Armenia , and maintaining cooperation with Russia . The alliance organized several rallies in Yerevan and throughout Armenia. The alliance announced it would take part in daily street protests until Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigns. Several supporters were arrested by police for civil disobedience. In February 2021, Yuri Khatchaturov , former Secretary-General of

1026-401: The European Party of Armenia is leaving the National Democratic Pole alliance, and that the party would participate in the 2021 Armenian parliamentary elections independently. On 18 May 2021, the National Democratic Pole confirmed that they would participate in the 2021 Armenian parliamentary elections, with Vahe Gasparyan leading the alliance. Following the election, the alliance won 1.49% of

1080-874: The European Union, NATO , and the United States, is necessary as a result of public frustration with Russia's treatment of Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. A rally was held on 20 March 2021 and the crowds, along with the Armenian flag, also waved the EU, French, and US flags. Supporters also chanted that, “From now on, the winds will blow from the West, not from the North.” The alliance maintains several administrative offices throughout Armenia, as well as, an overseas office in Los Angeles . On 10 May 2021, Tigran Khzmalyan announced that

1134-593: The Government may remove the Head of Community in cases prescribed by the law on the basis of the conclusion of the Constitutional Court. The communities may, based on the interests of the public, be merged with each other or separated by the law. The appropriate law shall be adopted by the National Assembly upon the recommendation of the Government. Before submitting the legislative initiative the Government shall appoint local referendums in those communities. The outcomes of

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1188-423: The Government then the state budget as well as the amendments approved by the Government shall be considered adopted. If the National Assembly expresses no confidence in the Government in conjunction to the draft of the state budget, the new Government shall submit the draft state budget to the National Assembly within a period of ten days after the approval of its program. This draft shall be debated and voted on by

1242-501: The Homeland Salvation Movement announced former Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan as their candidate to lead an interim government. Vazgen Manukyan had stated that, "We must be ready to take power by rebelling with lightning speed" and had previously called for an uprising to oust Nikol Pashinyan in late January 2021. A criminal case for 'threats to violently overthrow constitutional order' has been launched by Armenia's Prosecutor General in response to Manukyan's comments. Manukyan doesn't accept

1296-399: The Homeland Salvation Movement, the National Democratic Pole campaigned on a Pro-Western and Pro-European base and called for Armenia's alignment with the European Union , NATO , and the United States , as a result of frustration from Russia's treatment of Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. The National Democratic Pole is critical of the Homeland Salvation Movement, and accuses

1350-474: The Homeland Salvation Movement. Government of Armenia [REDACTED] CIS Member State [REDACTED] CoE Member State The Government of the Republic of Armenia ( Armenian : Հայաստանի Հանրապետության Կառավարություն ) or the executive branch of the Armenian government is an executive council of government ministers in Armenia . It is one of the three main governmental branches of Armenia and

1404-416: The National Assembly for approval in accordance with Article 74 of the Constitution; 2) submit the draft state budget to the National Assembly for approval, ensure the execution of the budget and submit financial reports on the budget execution to the National Assembly; 3) manage the state property; 4) implement unified state policies in the areas of finances, economy, taxation, loans and credits; 4.1) implement

1458-495: The National Assembly within a period of thirty days in accordance with the procedure defined by this Article. According to Article 88 of Armenian Constitution "A member of Government can not be engaged in hold an office in commercial organizations or in state and local self-government bodies not connected with his/her duties, or be involved in entrepreneurial activities, save for pedagogical creative, and academic activities." Articles 109 and 110 of Armenian Constitution state that

1512-603: The Pan-Armenian Academic and Scientific Society, Candidate of physical and mathematical sciences. Author of 51 scientific articles and 3 manuals on politics, theoretical physics, astrophysics and computer modeling. He has authored 7 books and 52 research papers. First chairman of AAM, Director of the Center of Strategic Studies. The governmental structure of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

1566-521: The Prime Minister is that it should supervise the Government activities, coordinate the work of the Ministers and it should adopt decisions on the organization of Government activities. In addition, decisions passed by the Government must be signed by the Prime Minister. The president has the right to suspend Governmental decisions for one month for checking the compliance of decisions with the constitution. Government decisions about appointment or dissolution of

1620-460: The Union Republic and to the appropriate Union-Republic People's Commissars of the U.S.S.R.. The Republican Commissariats again directed branches that were entrusted to them but were subordinate only to Council of People's Commissars of the Union Republic. On May 30, 1918, Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) decided that Armenia must be a republic under a provisional coalition government. It

1674-420: The adoption of a draft law proposed by the Government. If within twenty four hours after the Government has raised the question of the vote of confidence a minimum of one third of the total number of Deputies does not put forward a draft resolution on expressing no confidence in the Government or if no resolution on expressing no confidence in the Government is adopted by the majority of the total number of Deputies

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1728-612: The alliance of serving Russia's interests above all. Although initially supporting the Homeland Salvation Movement, Suren Surenyants, Chairman of the Democratic Alternative Party , announced on 21 January 2021 that the party was leaving the alliance. In April 2021, the Constitutional Rights Union left the Homeland Salvation Movement to join the "New Union" alliance with the Towards Russia Party and

1782-477: The alliance received criticism for stirring up extreme and hateful rhetoric among supporters during rallies. The alliance lost some influence as Nikol Pashinyan's ruling My Step Alliance had retained general support among the Armenian public, despite Armenia's loss in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. There was also continued debate within the alliance if member parties will participate together or separately in future elections. In addition, it had been suggested that

1836-406: The charge and considers it political persecution. Manukyan also stated that he does not seek to remain in power, but only to be a transitional Prime Minister and would organize elections that will be held one year from when he takes office. He had rejected calls for elections taking place while Pashinyan remains Prime Minister and said if such an election were to happen, he would boycott it. Prior to

1890-537: The dissatisfaction of the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia by the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan . The alliance then shifted its focus onto the shortcomings of the Government of Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war . The alliance is critical of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement which followed and actively called for the resignation of Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister. The alliance proposed for itself to assume interim power for

1944-479: The draft law proposed by the Government shall be considered adopted. However, the Government can not put the motion on confidence more than two times in any single session. Each of the three Armenian Republics had an executive branch at the time of their existence, each being led by a prime minister. Acting prime minister after resignation on 16 October 2018. Re-elected on 14 January 2019. See Second Pashinyan government for list of cabinet members Serzh Sargsyan

1998-533: The elections either, that Manukyan could still manage the Homeland Salvation Movement. In May 2021, Robert Kocharyan announced the creation of the Armenia Alliance , a new political alliance with the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Reborn Armenia , and that the new alliance would participate in elections without the Homeland Salvation Movement. Following the June 2021 elections, there has been no activity from

2052-493: The energy security of Armenia, in order to counterbalance Armenia's overdependence on Russia for its energy needs. On 25 March 2021, members of the alliance met with the President of Armenia, Armen Sarksyan , to discuss the on-going domestic crisis in Armenia, including ways to overcome internal and external challenges. On 29 March 2021, overseas members of the alliance held a rally in Glendale, California . On 21 February 2023,

2106-563: The following positions: The Council issued orders and decisions and supervised their execution. The Council was responsible and accountable to Supreme Soviet of the Union Republic but between the sessions of the Union Republics Supreme Soviet, the Council was responsible and accountable to the Presidium of the same Supreme Soviet. The Council of People's Commissars controlled those branches of state administration that came within

2160-400: The government on the day of Later on the prime minister must be appointed by the president of the Republic. The elected prime minister should enjoy the confidence of majority Deputies and if this is impossible the confidence of maximum number of the deputies. Ministers must be appointed within 20 days after prime minister is appointed. After these the Government is considered to be formed. All

2214-432: The governors must be approved by the President. The president has a right to invite and head government sittings about issues of defence, foreign policy or national security. According to article 85 of the Armenian constitution, the Government shall develop and implement the domestic policy and it should implement foreign policy of the Republic of Armenia jointly with the President of the Republic of Armenia. By virtue of

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2268-432: The jurisdiction of Union Republic. It issued within the limits of the jurisdiction of their respective People's Commissariats, orders and instructions. The Council of People's Commissariats of a Union Republic were either Union-Republic or Republican Commissariats. Union-Republican controlled those branches of the state administration that were entrusted to them and were subordinate both to the Council of People's Commissars of

2322-593: The large-scale repatriation of the Armenian Diaspora to Armenia, and upholding the sovereignty of the Republic of Artsakh . In terms of foreign policy, both the Sasna Tsrer Pan-Armenian Party and the European Party of Armenia, are considerably Pro-Western and Pro-European . The alliance calls for a truly independent Armenia and rejects both Turkish and Russian influence in Armenia and Artsakh. Both parties oppose Armenia's current membership in

2376-552: The law. The alliance requested a meeting with the OSCE Minsk Group , in order to discuss the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the self-determination of Artsakh. On 11 August 2020, the alliance released a statement condemning Alexander Lukashenko , the President of Belarus . The alliance accused him of using violence and persecution against the people after the presidential election and during

2430-416: The local referendums shall be attached to the legislative initiative. The communities may be merged or separated irrespective of the outcomes of the local referendums. Based on Article 88.1, regional governors are appointed and dismissed by decisions of Government and they are validated by the President. The Regional Governors shall pursue the territorial policy of the Government, coordinate the activities of

2484-418: The ministers, including the prime minister, must be citizens of the Republic of Armenia. The structure of the Government must be defined by law in regard to recommendation by the Government. The procedure for the organization of operations of the Government and other public administration bodies under the Government must be defined by the decree of the president upon the submission of prime minister. The role of

2538-439: The popular vote, failing to win any seats in the National Assembly . The alliance continues its activities as an extra-parliamentary force. As of 27 May 2020, 81 prominent political, social and other figures have joined the alliance. Key members of the alliance include: The alliance supports the creation of a new constitution , improving the defense and security of Armenia, reforming the criminal justice system, encouraging

2592-416: The program of the Government two times in succession within two months. Regarding state budget, The Government shall submit the draft of the state budget to the National Assembly at least ninety days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. The Government may put forward a motion of its confidence in conjunction with the adoption of the state budget. If the National Assembly does not express no confidence in

2646-451: The state territorial development policy. 5) implement state policies in the areas of science, education, culture, health, social security and environmental protection; 6) ensure the implementation of the defense, national security and foreign policies of the Republic; 7) ensure maintenance of law and order, take measures to strengthen the legal order and ensure rights and freedoms of the citizens; 8) perform other functions and powers provided by

2700-404: The territorial services of the executive bodies, save for cases prescribed by the law. The Government has a right of legislative initiative. It has the right to determine the sequence of the debate for its proposed draft legislation and can demand that they be voted only with amendments acceptable to it. The Government may put forward a motion on confidence in the Government in conjunction with

2754-464: Was decided that the Republic must have its own constitution and self-governing system. The government of the Republic was headed by prime minister. He was chosen by the National Council of Armenia. Later on the prime minister himself formed his cabinet. Prime minister was accountable for international, domestic and regional issues. The first prime minister became Hovhannes Katchaznouni whose cabinet

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2808-638: Was elected as prime minister and resigned after six days under large scale protests known as 2018 Armenian Velvet Revolution President of the Council of the Armenian State University of Economics. Awarded First Grade medal "For Services Contributed to the Motherland." Awarded the Order of "Mesrop Mashtots" for services to the Republic of Artsakh. Author of 20 scientific articles, has a military officer rank and Anania Shirakatsi Medal. Honorary member of

2862-424: Was made up from five members, all of which were from ARF. In addition, a ministry of interior was created, whose first head was Aram Manukian . The ministry of interior was responsible for domestic problems. Its key responsibilities were to create public school system, railroad system, communication and telegraph systems, also it was responsible for enforcing law and order. All these responsibilities were controlled by

2916-437: Was similar to that of the other Soviet republics. It is mentioned in the article 79 of U.S.S.R. constitution "The highest executive and administrative organ of state power of a Union Republic is the Council of People's Commissars of the Union Republic". The Council was formed by Supreme Soviet of the Union Republic, which was the only legislative body in a Union Republic and the highest organ of State Power. The Council consisted of

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