Armenia's Parliament Elects Rubinyan as Speaker Despite Opposition Boycott

On August 3, 2026, Armenia's parliament elected Ruben Rubinyan as its new speaker, despite opposition from the Strong Armenia faction and a boycott by the opposition Armenia faction. The confirmation vote took place amid political tensions, with the opposition factions opposing Rubinyan's candidacy. Rubinyan, a key ally of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, was introduced alongside Pashinyan's new Chief of Staff. The election marks a significant political development in Armenia's parliamentary leadership.