Parliament Speaker Simonyan Won't Seek Seat in New Legislature

Alen Simonyan, speaker of Armenia's parliament and a member of the ruling Civil Contract party, announced he will not take a seat in the country's new legislature.

Simonyan's decision comes as Armenia prepares for parliamentary transitions following recent political developments. As speaker, he has held a prominent position in the government under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's administration.

The announcement marks a significant political move within Civil Contract, which has maintained control of the parliament. Simonyan's departure from the legislature represents a notable shift in the party's leadership composition as Armenia moves forward with its new parliamentary session.