Constitutional Court Showdown: Armenia’s Constitutional Court has retired to deliberate on petitions seeking to invalidate the June 7 parliamentary election results, with a deadline to publish its ruling by July 4. Election Integrity Push: In parallel, lawmakers advanced a bill to sharply increase penalties for election bribery and bar convicted offenders from public office. Rule-of-Law Focus: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told European prosecutors that Armenia lacks a shared public consensus on what “justice” means in practice, while the EU praised Armenia’s rule-of-law reforms. EU Connectivity for Peace: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced up to €200 million for South Caucasus transport, energy and digital links, plus €20 million for peace-focused local programs in Armenia and Azerbaijan. Energy and Costs: Armenia’s gas tariffs for residents will stay unchanged, and officials reiterated that an IMEI registration system is meant to curb illegal phone imports without collecting personal data. Water and Investment: Armenia approved a Lake Sevan wastewater modernization project, while Yerevan welcomed new foreign business interest, including Emarat’s first branded service station and talks on large-scale urban redevelopment. Diaspora Outreach: Armenia’s diaspora affairs chief met honorary consuls in Canada and the U.S. to discuss post-election cooperation and investment. Genocide Recognition Fallout: Israel’s move to recognize the Armenian Genocide drew muted official reaction from Armenia, with Pashinyan urging restraint and avoiding “weaponization.”