Well, I don’t disagree and especially when it comes to Torossian’s statement albeit before the election and the 1 March clash. However, while I consider the situation unpredictable, I can factor in the possibility that the government can rule without having to make any concessions. However, I also consider that the makeup of the parliament is not conducive to democracy and it would be a fitting gesture.

Of course, that presupposes that a) the government doesn’t fix the election through vote bribes and administrative resources, and b) that the radical opposition (as opposed to the parliamentary opposition which we can consider as Heritage) doesn’t become obsessed with enacting a revolution as it did last year.

Of course, it seems unlikely that any early parliamentary election is going to happen unless the situation destabilizes tremendously and there’s no sign of that happening anymore, in my opinion. Still, whether in one year (actually, I’d prefer two to make sure everything is in place for better elections), I would like to see proper interest in preparing for the next NA election.

Even if not in 1-2 years, it will be here in 3 years, and that’s not long, to be honest. However, rather than inject a whole load of money for civil society to fight over 6 months prior to the next vote, I’d like to see real engaged attempts to implement democratic institutions and safeguards sooner rather than later. Actually, I’d like to see that starting from now.