A nationwide public opinion poll conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI) reveals that nearly half of Armenian citizens support joining the European Union. 

According to IRI’s Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR), 49% of respondents said they would vote in favor of EU membership if a referendum were held this Sunday. Only 15% said they would vote against, while 31% would abstain. An additional 5% declined to answer.

When asked about the main benefits of EU accession, 37% cited enhanced security, 18% mentioned economic strengthening, and 10% pointed to overall national development. Smaller numbers mentioned visa liberalization (5%), democracy development (5%), peace (4%), weakening of Russian influence (2%), and job creation.

In terms of party support, only 17% said they would vote for the ruling Civil Contract party led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan if elections were held this Sunday.

The survey reveals a significant level of political apathy and voter indecision. When asked which political party or alliance they would support:

• 17% chose Civil Contract / Nikol Pashinyan
• 4% selected the Hayastan (Armenia) Alliance
• 2% named Robert Kocharyan (listed separately from his alliance)
• 1% each cited the My Step Alliance, Aram Sargsyan’s Republic Party, ARF, and the Pativ Unem Alliance

Notably, 12% said they would spoil the ballot, 28% would not vote, and 22% refused to answer — pointing to broad political disillusionment.

The survey was conducted from June 16–26, 2025, via CATI-administered phone interviews with 1,505 respondents. It included citizens residing in Armenia and displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh who have lived in Armenia for at least six months. The margin of error is ±2.5%.