World Bank Climate Support: Moldova’s Environment Minister Gheorghe Hazder met World Bank reps to prepare the “Moldova Green Shield,” focused on restoring forests and degraded lands in the south to protect biodiversity and help communities cope with drought and land degradation. EU Policy Watch: The European Parliament plenary is set to tackle air passenger rights, heatwave and wildfire preparedness, EU social security coordination, and progress on accession talks for Moldova and Ukraine. Food Safety Alert: Moldova’s public health agency reports a Salmonella Enteritidis food-poisoning outbreak linked to events at a Chisinau hotel, with dozens sick and lab work ongoing. Agriculture & Markets: A Moldova plum grower says 99% of her harvest goes to EU markets after investments in storage and post-harvest sorting, while potato prices are under pressure amid shifting demand and regional price drops. Governance & Reform: Moldova’s government collapsed after the MoldATSA scandal and resignations, while Parliament advanced a new arbitration law to modernize dispute resolution for business. Digital & Security: EU and partners are stepping up cybersecurity drills and defenses, including for rail and maritime infrastructure, as Moldova continues to face broader hybrid threats.