EU-Armenia Trade Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met PM Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, calling last year’s Armenia-Azerbaijan peace initialing a historic step and promising the EU will “open the doors” for Armenia’s exports. Aid & Tariff Cuts: The EU pledged an additional €18 million (final tranche of €52m) and proposed autonomous trade measures that would make about 80% of Armenian exports tariff-free, including near-duty-free access for most agricultural goods and major shares of beverages and spirits. Border & Freight Routes: Pashinyan said work is underway to open a highway corridor from Azerbaijan’s border through Armenia to Türkiye for international freight, and Armenia is restoring rail sections to Turkey and Azerbaijan. EU Course vs. Russia Pressure: EU officials framed the package as a response to “economic coercion” from Russia, while protesters in Yerevan accused the EU of enabling repression. Domestic Politics & Voting Rules: Parliament advanced a residency-based voting proposal for citizens abroad, and Speaker Alen Simonyan renounced his deputy mandate after the party backed Ruben Rubinyan as speaker. Justice & Accountability: Pashinyan renewed calls for major judicial reforms and said Robert Kocharyan “should be arrested” and “they will all be arrested.” IMEI Debate: The PM said Armenia won’t implement IMEI registration without guarantees that personal data won’t be collected or misused, aiming to curb shadow phone trade. Business & Energy: UAE’s Emarat opened its first branded service station in Yerevan, signaling expanded regional presence.