Armenian Parliamentary Election: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract won Sunday’s vote with 49.81% in the CEC’s full count, giving it a path to form the next government alone; Strong Armenia led by Samvel Karapetyan took 23.29%, the Armenia Alliance of Robert Kocharyan won 9.94%, and Prosperous Armenia narrowly cleared the 4% threshold with 4%. New Parliament Setup: The CEC says four forces enter the National Assembly (105 seats total): Civil Contract 61, Strong Armenia 28, Armenia Alliance 11, Prosperous Armenia 5. Pashinyan’s Message: Pashinyan called it a “historic victory,” framing the result as a mandate for peace and regional cooperation, while continuing rapprochement with the EU and maintaining Armenia’s EAEU membership. EU Reaction: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Pashinyan, saying Armenia “can count on us” as it draws closer to Europe. Opposition Pushback: Strong Armenia claims the vote count was halted and alleges irregularities and political persecution, signaling likely legal challenges before final results. Budget Watch: In parallel, Pashinyan told parliament that 2025 revenues reached 2.8 trillion drams and expenditures 3.3 trillion drams. Netherlands Support: The Netherlands’ Royal FloraHolland will open its flower marketplace to Armenian producers, aligning with EU-backed support amid Russian trade pressure.