Water Management: Moldova and Ukraine agreed to keep Dniester River flow at 60 m³/s for the next two weeks after earlier proposals to cut it to 50 m³/s, as drought and low reservoir levels raise risks for water supply and power operations. Agriculture & Climate Adaptation: New Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu made smart farming and irrigation priorities, saying drought years require a science-based rethink of how farmers manage production and subsidies. EU Integration & Economy: New Economy/Digitalization Minister Claudiu Năsui flagged EU integration and reducing red tape for entrepreneurs, while the government also moved to standardize VAT/excise rules for goods imported from Transnistria starting September 1. Circular Economy: ABS 2000 opened a glass recycling plant in Buzău (80,000 tons/year), turning used glass into secondary raw materials with support tied to Romania’s recovery funding and partners including maib. Local Markets: Moldova’s Local Product 2026 exhibition drew 300+ companies, with ministers and the PM pushing for conditions that help domestic producers scale. Policy for Resilience: Emergency services from Moldova and Romania ran joint flood preparedness drills, stressing cross-border coordination for disasters that don’t respect borders. Drought Warning Beyond Borders: Reports on the Danube drying up highlight how low water can disrupt cooling for nuclear power and affect regional supply chains, with knock-on implications for Moldova.