EU Emergency Aid: The European Commission disbursed €34m to Armenia to cushion the impact of Russia’s trade restrictions, with trade facilitation and solidarity measures aimed at helping Armenian firms reach regional and EU markets. Constitutional Court Election Challenge: Armenia’s Constitutional Court accepted complaints from seven political forces contesting the June 7 parliamentary election results; the consolidated case is set for a June 26 hearing. Opposition vs Government: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed opposition unity efforts, saying the groups are “controlled from the same centre,” as arrests and legal actions continue around the post-election dispute. Armenian Flowers Surge in Georgia: Georgia bought a record 218.2 tons of flowers from Armenia in May (up 2.9x), with imports not re-exported, even as Russia’s earlier restrictions on Armenian plant products remain a backdrop. Energy & Transit Trade: Azerbaijan sent about 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia by rail and continued facilitating Russian grain transit via Azerbaijani corridors, underscoring the growing role of regional logistics. Consumer Protection Update: New consumer protection rules under CEPA take effect July 1, including minimum warranty periods and tighter repair/replacement timelines.