From 1995 to 2021, the electoral threshold for political parties to enter Parliament in Armenia remained unchanged at 5%. Political parties were required to secure at least 5% of the vote to gain parliamentary representation.
Beginning in 2007, a new requirement was introduced for electoral alliances: they were required to receive at least 7% of the vote to enter Parliament.
In 2026, the rules changed once again. The threshold for political parties was lowered to 4%. At first glance, this appears to be a step toward broader representation. At the same time, however, the threshold for alliances was increased to 8% for alliances consisting of two or three parties, and to 10% for alliances composed of four or more political forces.
In effect, this creates a system in which different competitors operate under different rules.

The purpose of the Institute for Security Analysis (ISA) visual series, The Security Agenda, is to present the Institute’s assessments and recommendations regarding the security challenges facing Armenia and the Armenian people. Through this initiative, ISA seeks to foster evidence-based understanding among decision-makers, public opinion leaders, and citizens, and to contribute to informed public discourse on critical issues affecting Armenia’s future.