Public discussion is important in order to encourage participation in the process of reform and acceptance of the outcomes. Broad consultation enriches comparative perspectives and understanding of the various factors that can result in legislation that best suits the specific context of Armenia. It is an established principle that legislation regulating fundamental rights should be adopted openly, following public debate.6 The submission of a request for an international opinion on proposed changes is to be welcomed. However, any electoral reform process should also be subject to open debate at the national level. The preliminary version was sent to the Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR for assessment in February 2016 before the draft was discussed and shared with opposition political parties or civil society. A process of open discussions has since been initiated concerning electoral reform in March and April 2016. Inclusiveness and transparency are key aspects related to electoral reform and should be specifically ensured when modifying electoral legislation. It is strongly recommended to pursue public consultations and discussions with a view to obtaining political agreement on and support for the new code. These consultations could also find ways to take forward OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations contained in this and previous opinions and reports.