Preliminary results from Azerbaijan's parliamentary elections held on Sunday indicate that the party of President Ilham Aliyev has maintained its stronghold in the country's political landscape. The New Azerbaijan party secured 68 out of the 125 seats in the Milli Majlis, while independents claimed 45 seats and candidates from smaller parties, mostly aligned with Aliyev, won the remaining seats.
An international observer mission from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concerns about the lack of genuine political alternatives available to voters during the election. The observers noted that the restrictive political and legal environment, along with a subdued campaign atmosphere, undermined the electoral process.
