Armenian Elections Aftermath: Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary vote is still driving legal and political fallout, with the CEC saying final results will be announced June 14 and appeals to the Constitutional Court possible by June 19, while recount requests total 555 and opposition blocs argue for mandate challenges. Opposition vs. Ruling Party: Strong Armenia leaders and allies cite alleged administrative pressure and vote-count discrepancies, while Civil Contract officials urge opposition not to take seats and call for “absolute intolerance” toward vote-buying. Criminal Cases & Vote-Buying: The Prosecutor General opened a case against Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan over alleged large-scale tax evasion, and authorities also moved against Strong Armenia-linked candidates amid bribery and money-laundering allegations. EU Pivot & Trade: Armenia is accelerating a shift toward EU markets after Russian import restrictions, with EU Council President António Costa pledging deeper cooperation in energy, trade, and digitalization, and officials discussing expanded access for Armenian goods. New Constitution Draft: Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan says a draft constitution could be published within weeks after collecting partner input. Business & Economy: IMF expects 2026 growth to slow to about 5.25% with inflation staying elevated, while ACBA Bank announced special SME financing terms through July 31. Social Policy: A draft law would ban gambling for people receiving state support, with limits and a self-exclusion option.