EU Accession Talks: Moldova opened Cluster 6 negotiations in Brussels, covering external relations and foreign, security and defence policy, with Acting Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu stressing progress on reforms and EU trust. Growth Plan & Reforms: Osmochescu met EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis to push the Growth Plan, noting over 90% of 2026 first-half measures completed and urging faster digitalization and cybersecurity. Wildlife & Farmland Protection: Moldova’s authorities advised farmers on how to document wild boar damage and request culling outside hunting seasons if needed, alongside fencing and deterrents. EU Security Support: The EU approved a new €120 million EPF package to modernize Moldova’s air defence, citing past EPF use in demining, clean water after Dniester pollution, and flood response. Waste & Pollution Risk: Environmental inspectors reported illegal dumping in Porumbeni, Criuleni, including medical waste and plastic, with Romanian driving licences allegedly found—an investigation is underway. Food Prices Watch: A Sea of Azov blockade is pushing up Romanian wheat prices, raising questions for Moldova’s grain market and routes via Constanța. Sustainable Development at UN: Moldova’s government chief highlighted 2030 Agenda delivery at the UN, framing resilience and equitable growth as key national priorities.