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==History==
==History==
The leaders of the four political parties held a founding meeting in Yerevan on 14 May 2024 and it was decided to create a platform for democratic forces within the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.am/arm/news/823263.html|title=Չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորեցին Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ. Նրանք հայտարարություն են տարածել|date=June 26, 2024|website=news.am}}</ref> Participants of the meeting called for the strengthening of Armenia's independence and sovereignty, the continued [[European integration]] of the country, and for the [[government of Armenia]] to submit an [[Enlargement of the European Union#Potential enlargement agenda|EU candidacy application]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://hetq.am/hy/article/166533|title=Չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորել են Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ|date=May 14, 2024|website=Hetq.am}}</ref> The alliance announced it will support Prime Minister [[Nikol Pashinyan]] to ensure Armenia joins the EU and that these forces would criticize all actions that would hinder Armenia's bid to join the EU.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=84568&lang=3|title=Arminfo: Country`s democratic forces will support authorities in matter of Armenia`s European orientation in every possible way - Aram Sargsyan|website=arminfo.info}}</ref>
The leaders of the four political parties held a founding meeting in Yerevan on 14 May 2024 and it was decided to create a platform for democratic forces within the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.am/arm/news/823263.html|title=Չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորեցին Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ. Նրանք հայտարարություն են տարածել|date=June 26, 2024|website=news.am}}</ref> Participants of the meeting called for the strengthening of Armenia's independence and sovereignty, the continued [[European integration]] of the country, and for the [[government of Armenia]] to submit an [[Enlargement of the European Union#Potential enlargement agenda|EU candidacy application]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://hetq.am/hy/article/166533|title=Չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորել են Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ|date=May 14, 2024|website=Hetq.am}}</ref> The alliance announced it will support Prime Minister [[Nikol Pashinyan]] to ensure Armenia joins the EU and that these forces would criticize all actions that would hinder Armenia's bid to join the EU.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=84568&lang=3|title=Arminfo: Country's democratic forces will support authorities in matter of Armenia's European orientation in every possible way - Aram Sargsyan|website=arminfo.info}}</ref>


It was established during the [[2024 Armenian protests]], with the alliance opposing any unconstitutional attempts and dissent aimed at undermining the internal stability of Armenia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massispost.com/am/2024/05/15/%d5%a8%d5%b6%d5%a4%d5%a4%d5%ab%d5%b4%d5%a1%d5%a4%d5%ab%d6%80-%d5%b9%d5%b8%d6%80%d5%bd-%d6%84%d5%a1%d5%b2%d5%a1%d6%84%d5%a1%d5%af%d5%a1%d5%b6-%d5%b8%d6%82%d5%aa%d5%a5%d6%80%d5%a8-%d5%b1%d5%a5%d6%82/|title=Ընդդիմադիր Չորս Քաղաքական Ուժերը Ձեւաւորեցին Ժողովրդավարական Ուժերու Միասնական Հարթակ – Armenian News By MassisPost|date=May 15, 2024}}</ref>
It was established during the [[2024 Armenian protests]], with the alliance opposing any unconstitutional attempts and dissent aimed at undermining the internal stability of Armenia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massispost.com/am/2024/05/15/%d5%a8%d5%b6%d5%a4%d5%a4%d5%ab%d5%b4%d5%a1%d5%a4%d5%ab%d6%80-%d5%b9%d5%b8%d6%80%d5%bd-%d6%84%d5%a1%d5%b2%d5%a1%d6%84%d5%a1%d5%af%d5%a1%d5%b6-%d5%b8%d6%82%d5%aa%d5%a5%d6%80%d5%a8-%d5%b1%d5%a5%d6%82/|title=Ընդդիմադիր Չորս Քաղաքական Ուժերը Ձեւաւորեցին Ժողովրդավարական Ուժերու Միասնական Հարթակ – Armenian News By MassisPost|date=May 15, 2024}}</ref>


===European Union candidacy referendum===
===European Union candidacy referendum===
On 21 June 2024, the alliance organized and participated in a hearing in the [[National Assembly of Armenia|National Assembly]] regarding holding a referendum on the submission of Armenia's EU candidacy application.<ref>[https://factor.am/785753.html The platform of democratic forces calls to organize a referendum on EU membership]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asbarez.com/armenian-parliament-to-hold-hearings-on-referendum-for-eu-membership/|title=Armenian Parliament to Hold Hearings on Referendum for EU Membership – Asbarez.com}}</ref> The alliance, as well as, several dozen organizations and [[NGO]]'s signed a document calling on Armenian authorities to hold a national referendum within the next four months.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://mitk.am/2024/06/20/%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%B2%D5%B8%D5%BE%D6%80%D5%A4%D5%A1%D5%BE%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6-%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%AA%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%AB-%D5%B0%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%AB-%D5%B0%D5%A1%D5%B4%D5%A1/|title=Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի հարթակի համաժողովի ԿՈՉԸ Հայաստանի Հանրապետության իշխանություններին՝ կազմակերպելու Եվրոպական Միությանը Հայաստանի անդամակցության հարցով հանրաքվե|date=June 20, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://radar.am/en/news/politics-2636218125/|title=To organize a referendum in Armenia on joining the EU. statement|website=Radar.am}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=84364&lang=3|title=Arminfo: United platform of democratic forces of Armenia calls on Pashinyan to organize referendum on Armenia`s EU membership|website=arminfo.info}}</ref> Representatives of the [[Helsinki Citizens' Assembly–Vanadzor]], the [[Conservative Party (Armenia)|Conservative Party]], [[Young European Ambassadors – Armenia|Young European Ambassadors]], the [[Ramgavar|Armenian Democratic Liberal Party]], the Armenian National Platform of the [[Eastern Partnership]] Civil Society Forum, among others signed the document.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.aravot.am/2024/06/20/349578/|title=Petition of the Forum of the Democratic Forces' Platform to the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to organize Referendum on Armenia's membership in the European Union|website=en.aravot.am}}</ref> During the hearing, [[Arman Babajanyan]], Chairman of the [[For The Republic Party]] placed the [[flag of Europe]] over the podium in the National Assembly and stated "Conducting this referendum will help deepen relations not only with the EU, but also with the United States." While [[Tigran Khzmalyan]], Chairman of the [[European Party of Armenia]] stated "Our flag is incomplete without the flag of the European Union. Armenia is Europe." [[Aram Sargsyan]], Chairman of the [[Hanrapetutyun Party]], stated "In the EU, Armenia's perception and assistance will change. I have no doubt that the Armenian people will receive very generous compensation in terms of arms, security, as well as economic development and investments."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jam-news.net/referendum-on-armenias-eu-accession/|title=Armenia discusses plans for holding a referendum on EU accession|first=JAMnews &#124;|last=English|date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
On 21 June 2024, the alliance organized and participated in a hearing in the [[National Assembly of Armenia|National Assembly]] regarding holding a referendum on the submission of Armenia's EU candidacy application.<ref>[https://factor.am/785753.html The platform of democratic forces calls to organize a referendum on EU membership]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asbarez.com/armenian-parliament-to-hold-hearings-on-referendum-for-eu-membership/|title=Armenian Parliament to Hold Hearings on Referendum for EU Membership – Asbarez.com}}</ref> The alliance, as well as, several dozen organizations and [[NGO]]'s signed a document calling on Armenian authorities to hold a national referendum within the next four months.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://mitk.am/2024/06/20/%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%B2%D5%B8%D5%BE%D6%80%D5%A4%D5%A1%D5%BE%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6-%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%AA%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%AB-%D5%B0%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%AB-%D5%B0%D5%A1%D5%B4%D5%A1/|title=Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի հարթակի համաժողովի ԿՈՉԸ Հայաստանի Հանրապետության իշխանություններին՝ կազմակերպելու Եվրոպական Միությանը Հայաստանի անդամակցության հարցով հանրաքվե|date=June 20, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://radar.am/en/news/politics-2636218125/|title=To organize a referendum in Armenia on joining the EU. statement|website=Radar.am}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arminfo.info/full_news.php?id=84364&lang=3|title=Arminfo: United platform of democratic forces of Armenia calls on Pashinyan to organize referendum on Armenia's EU membership|website=arminfo.info}}</ref> Representatives of the [[Helsinki Citizens' Assembly–Vanadzor]], the [[Conservative Party (Armenia)|Conservative Party]], [[Young European Ambassadors – Armenia|Young European Ambassadors]], the [[Ramgavar|Armenian Democratic Liberal Party]], the Armenian National Platform of the [[Eastern Partnership]] Civil Society Forum, among others signed the document.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.aravot.am/2024/06/20/349578/|title=Petition of the Forum of the Democratic Forces' Platform to the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to organize Referendum on Armenia's membership in the European Union|website=en.aravot.am}}</ref> During the hearing, [[Arman Babajanyan]], Chairman of the [[For The Republic Party]] placed the [[flag of Europe]] over the podium in the National Assembly and stated "Conducting this referendum will help deepen relations not only with the EU, but also with the United States." While [[Tigran Khzmalyan]], Chairman of the [[European Party of Armenia]] stated "Our flag is incomplete without the flag of the European Union. Armenia is Europe." [[Aram Sargsyan]], Chairman of the [[Hanrapetutyun Party]], stated "In the EU, Armenia's perception and assistance will change. I have no doubt that the Armenian people will receive very generous compensation in terms of arms, security, as well as economic development and investments."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jam-news.net/referendum-on-armenias-eu-accession/|title=Armenia discusses plans for holding a referendum on EU accession|first=JAMnews &#124;|last=English|date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>


==Ideology==
==Ideology==

Revision as of 02:31, 26 June 2024

United Platform of Democratic Forces
Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միացյալ հարթակ
Gegründet14 May 2024 (2024-05-14)
HauptsitzYerevan, Armenia
IdeologyLiberalism
Pro-Europeanism
Pro-Western
Anti-Russian sentiment
Political positionCentre
Member partiesChristian-Democratic Rebirth Party
European Party of Armenia
For The Republic Party
Hanrapetutyun Party

The United Platform of Democratic Forces (Armenian: Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միացյալ հարթակ, romanized: Zhoghovrdavarakan uzheri miats’yal hart’ak) is a political alliance of four extra-parliamentary political parties in Armenia. It was established on 14 May 2024 and is headquartered in Yerevan.[1]

History

The leaders of the four political parties held a founding meeting in Yerevan on 14 May 2024 and it was decided to create a platform for democratic forces within the country.[2] Participants of the meeting called for the strengthening of Armenia's independence and sovereignty, the continued European integration of the country, and for the government of Armenia to submit an EU candidacy application.[3] The alliance announced it will support Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to ensure Armenia joins the EU and that these forces would criticize all actions that would hinder Armenia's bid to join the EU.[4]

It was established during the 2024 Armenian protests, with the alliance opposing any unconstitutional attempts and dissent aimed at undermining the internal stability of Armenia.[5]

European Union candidacy referendum

On 21 June 2024, the alliance organized and participated in a hearing in the National Assembly regarding holding a referendum on the submission of Armenia's EU candidacy application.[6][7] The alliance, as well as, several dozen organizations and NGO's signed a document calling on Armenian authorities to hold a national referendum within the next four months.[8][9][10] Representatives of the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly–Vanadzor, the Conservative Party, Young European Ambassadors, the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, the Armenian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, among others signed the document.[8][11] During the hearing, Arman Babajanyan, Chairman of the For The Republic Party placed the flag of Europe over the podium in the National Assembly and stated "Conducting this referendum will help deepen relations not only with the EU, but also with the United States." While Tigran Khzmalyan, Chairman of the European Party of Armenia stated "Our flag is incomplete without the flag of the European Union. Armenia is Europe." Aram Sargsyan, Chairman of the Hanrapetutyun Party, stated "In the EU, Armenia's perception and assistance will change. I have no doubt that the Armenian people will receive very generous compensation in terms of arms, security, as well as economic development and investments."[12]

Ideology

The alliance supports Armenia's integration into Euro-Atlantic structures, including pursuing full membership in the European Union and NATO. The alliance supports fighting any threats from Russia which threaten the autonomy of Armenia and calls for the country to withdraw from all Russian-led organizations including the CSTO and the Eurasian Economic Union. The alliance also believes in tackling corruption in Armenia, protecting human rights and democracy, as well as, finalizing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and demarcating the Armenia–Azerbaijan border.[3]

Leadership

Key members of the alliance include:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ընդդիմադիր չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորեցին Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ". www.aravot.am.
  2. ^ "Չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորեցին Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ. Նրանք հայտարարություն են տարածել". news.am. June 26, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Չորս քաղաքական ուժերը ձեւավորել են Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի միասնական հարթակ". Hetq.am. May 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Arminfo: Country's democratic forces will support authorities in matter of Armenia's European orientation in every possible way - Aram Sargsyan". arminfo.info.
  5. ^ "Ընդդիմադիր Չորս Քաղաքական Ուժերը Ձեւաւորեցին Ժողովրդավարական Ուժերու Միասնական Հարթակ – Armenian News By MassisPost". May 15, 2024.
  6. ^ The platform of democratic forces calls to organize a referendum on EU membership
  7. ^ "Armenian Parliament to Hold Hearings on Referendum for EU Membership – Asbarez.com".
  8. ^ a b "Ժողովրդավարական ուժերի հարթակի համաժողովի ԿՈՉԸ Հայաստանի Հանրապետության իշխանություններին՝ կազմակերպելու Եվրոպական Միությանը Հայաստանի անդամակցության հարցով հանրաքվե". June 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "To organize a referendum in Armenia on joining the EU. statement". Radar.am.
  10. ^ "Arminfo: United platform of democratic forces of Armenia calls on Pashinyan to organize referendum on Armenia's EU membership". arminfo.info.
  11. ^ "Petition of the Forum of the Democratic Forces' Platform to the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to organize Referendum on Armenia's membership in the European Union". en.aravot.am.
  12. ^ English, JAMnews | (June 21, 2024). "Armenia discusses plans for holding a referendum on EU accession".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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