AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections & Courts: Armenia’s Constitutional Court begins hearing opposition challenges to the June 7 parliamentary vote, with a rally planned outside the court as lawyers argue neutrality and recount decisions were flawed. Electoral Law Push: Parliament will debate election-law and referendum changes, tightening voting eligibility to citizens who have lived in Armenia for a set minimum period before elections. Opposition Crackdown: Prosecutors have petitioned to strip Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan of immunity, while Strong Armenia candidate Artur Abrahamyan was arrested on bribery and money-laundering allegations. IMEI & Phone Control: A new bill would create a unified IMEI database and expand state control over citizens’ phones, drawing sharp criticism from security experts. Armenia-Iran Ties: PM Nikol Pashinyan met Iranian Vice President Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, focusing on border infrastructure, customs cooperation, energy, and reopening regional routes. EU Market Access: Armenia and the EU discussed strengthening economic resilience and finding new markets, including practical steps to expand exports. Energy Oversight: The government moved to recognize 100% of Electric Networks of Armenia shares as a public priority, aiming to secure uninterrupted power supply. Culture: People’s Artist Raisa Mkrtchyan died at 84, and a Museum of Armenian Carpet Art is set to open in Garni.
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