through their education program, the Institute of Liberal Politics. Following the 2021 Armenian parliamentary election, Nikol Pashinyan's centrist liberal Civil Contract party, retained a majority in the National Assembly. The Liberal Party was founded in March 2021 and also participated in the elections, winning just 1.17% of the vote. European orientation Armenia is a full member of the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the EU's Eastern Partnership and the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly; all of which support the development and maintenance of democratic values in Armenia. Some other political parties, which do not have current representation in the National Assembly, also advocate for closer European integration of Armenia and strengthening of liberal democratic values in the country. This includes the European Party of Armenia, For The Republic Party, Free Democrats, Heritage, Republic Party, Liberal Democratic Union of Armenia and the Rule of Law Party. In November 2017, a new Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement was signed by Armenia and the EU. The agreement includes provisions to further improve human rights and strengthening democratic reforms in Armenia. The agreement was ratified and entered into force on 1 March 2021. See also European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy European Friends of Armenia History of Armenia Liberalism by country List of political parties in Armenia Politics of Armenia Politics of Europe Programs of political parties in Armenia References Politics of Armenia Armenia Armenia Armenia