Today’s workshop addresses one of the most pressing challenges to democratic integrity – hybrid threats to elections. Sweden remains unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding free and fair elections,” mentioned Ambassador Patrik Svensson during the workshop “Hybrid Threats to Elections” organized by the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) and IFES.
51 representatives from State institutions, including the election administration, anti-corruption watchdog, law enforcement, and other agencies, participated in interactive exercises to identify key factors of potential hybrid threats to elections in Armenia, develop scenarios, and discuss existing tools and instruments to prevent, mitigate, and counter these threats.
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FBA and IFES will continue working together in the coming months to help local partners enhance their preparedness for hybrid threats ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Embassy of Sweden in Yerevan