Semiconductors & AI: Microchip Technology’s Armenia office received a U.S. export license to develop advanced FPGA technologies, a boost for local high-value chip design and validation. EAEU Procurement Digitalization: Armenia is working with the Eurasian Economic Commission to build a unified digital platform to make EAEU public procurement participation easier for Armenian firms. EU Connectivity Push: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia on July 1-2, with talks focused on peace, transport corridor plans, and easing trade rules for Armenian goods. Russia Fish Ban Hits Exports: Rosselkhoznadzor temporarily suspended imports of all fish products from Armenia, tightening pressure on a sector heavily dependent on the Russian market. Power Sector Nationalization Move: Armenia launched a draft law to recognize 100% of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) shares as a public priority, aiming to secure uninterrupted power supply. Phone Surveillance Debate: A bill to create a unified IMEI database would give the state broad control over citizens’ phones, drawing sharp criticism from security experts. Election Court Timeline: Armenia’s Constitutional Court began hearings on challenges to June 7 parliamentary election results, with a decision due no later than July 4. Armenia-U.S. AI Partnership: Armenia and the U.S. signed an AI Opportunity Partnership statement under the #PaxSilicaSummit, targeting pro-innovation regulation and resilient AI supply chains.