EU Interference and Armenia’s 2026 Elections | Ep 543, May 10, 2026

Conversations on Groong - May 10, 2026 Hovhannes Ishkhanyan and Nare Navasardyan discuss the growing role of the EU, fact-checking networks, and counter-disinformation programs in Armenia's 2026 election environment. The conversation examines claims of foreign interference, the use of "hybrid threats" and "disinformation" labels against domestic dissent, and the political bias of Armenia's fact-checking ecosystem. The guests also share personal experiences with lawsuits, public confrontation, protest, and censorship, raising broader questions about free speech, election fairness, and the management of Armenia's information space. Topics : EU role in Armenia's elections Fact-checkers and political bias Dissent labeled as disinformation Lawsuits, pressure, and intimidation Censorship and social media control Guests : Nare Navasardyan Hovhannes Ishkhanyan Hosts : Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Episode 543 | Recorded: May 7, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/543 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/wapw0tYOafg #Armenia #ArmenianElections #EU #Disinformation #FactChecking #Censorship #CivilSociety #FreeSpeech Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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