EU-Affairs: Armenia’s FM Ararat Mirzoyan met EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg and said the June 7 vote showed public support for a European future, as the EU pledged support and financial help. Elections & Opposition: Armenia’s CEC confirmed final parliamentary results: Civil Contract 49.75% (64 seats), Strong Armenia 23.27% (29), Armenia Alliance 9.9% (12), while Prosperous Armenia fell just short of the 4% threshold; opposition groups are pushing lawsuits and demand annulments, with some figures also facing travel bans. Regional Security: Azerbaijan’s presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev visited Armenia and discussed the peace agenda with the Armenian Security Council secretary in Dilijan, with the next meeting expected in Baku. Economy & Aid: Armenia approved a €112m package from AFD and the EU for water and agriculture, including major work in Syunik and support for irrigation and farming. Trade & Food Safety: Armenia’s food safety regulator denied reports that Ukraine returned Armenian pepper shipments. Defense Exercises: Armenia announced Eagle Partner 2026 drills starting June 17, with U.S. troops plus France and Greece joining. Humanitarian: Veronika Zonabend, wife of Ruben Vardanyan, launched a new effort to restore contact between Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan and their families. Culture & Business: Sotheby’s said it wants to collaborate with Armenian cultural organizations, while a new co-branded Evocabank–Wilco Visa Infinite card targets premium clients.