Armenia's judicial system continues to protect the interests of the former elite, making the adoption of a new Constitution a necessity, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
As reported by the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Armenian media, Pashinyan made these remarks while presenting the government's action program for 2026-2031 to the parliament.
"The Armenian judicial system continues to significantly protect the interests of the elite, primarily the former elite. This is not only due to the prevalence of family ties within the judiciary but also because of an institutional problem. The judicial system lacks a complete, organic connection with the people, who are the sole source and bearer of power," he stated.
Pashinyan noted that the proposed changes would significantly reduce the ability of corrupt circles to evade justice. He further emphasized that the new Constitution should contain no references to the 1990 Declaration of Independence. "Referencing the Declaration of Independence in the new Constitution would mean continuing the Garabagh movement and returning to the logic of conflict, which we cannot allow," the Prime Minister added. He stated that the text of the new Constitution is expected to be published in the coming months.
The push for constitutional reform in Armenia has been a subject of significant political debate, particularly regarding how it might reshape the country's legal framework and its future foreign policy trajectory. Pashinyan's administration argues that these changes are vital for modernizing state institutions, though the initiative faces scrutiny from various political factions within the country.
