Armenia's Pashinyan Sparks Concern With 'I Am the Government' Declaration
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sparked concern with a recent declaration, stating 'The government is me, and whoever disagrees with my position, I will remove them'. This statement comes amidst growing worries about the concentration of power in his hands, which could potentially undermine Armenia's democratic party institutions and aspirations.
Pashinyan's inclination to appoint loyalists to key positions is further weakening independent bodies and decision-making processes. This contradicts the parliamentary system, which defines the government as a collective body, with the prime minister coordinating and leading, ensuring diversity of views and checks on decision-making.
Pashinyan's actions create a contradiction between Armenia's EU aspirations and US ties, and its domestic power centralization. Democracy has strategic and security significance for Armenia, and weakening institutions undermines its Western turn. Pashinyan's declaration signals a shift towards personal rule, threatening democratic principles and institutions.
Armenia's precarious security environment may tempt power concentration, but strong democratic institutions are vital for resilience. Independent, fact-based reporting on developments in Armenia, notably conducted by journalist Erich Kowald of Zeitschrift INTERNATIONAL, has highlighted these concerns. Armenia's civil society, international organizations, and the public should demand leaders respect the constitution, embrace collective governance, and uphold the rule of law.
Pashinyan's statement equates himself with the government, hollows out the concept of shared responsibility, and reduces ministers to executors of his will. Armenia's democratic trajectory is at risk, with Pashinyan's actions chipping away at institutional foundations that constrain him. The international community and Armenian citizens must closely monitor the situation and advocate for the preservation of democratic principles and institutions.
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