EU Accession & Security: EU officials signaled readiness to add support for Moldova’s security, with new accession roadmaps in the works. Defense & Crisis Response: Moldova will receive a €4.32 million UN-backed grant to strengthen the National Army’s operational capacity, including help during crisis situations and natural disasters. Strategic Infrastructure: The government launched a new institution, “Moldova Project,” aimed at delivering strategic projects across transport, energy, healthcare, digitalization, the environment, and education. Energy & Heating: Chisinau and Balti district heating modernization moves forward as projects are declared national public utilities to avoid delays. Water Management: Moldova and Ukraine continue talks on water discharge from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir, as the Dniester commission fails to agree on release volumes. Environment & Wildlife: The Environment Ministry condemned the killing of five Red Book birds in Rîșcani; police seized three weapons and opened a criminal investigation. EU-aligned Green Rules: Parliament advanced EU-harmonized laws on extractive waste management and chemical product classification/labeling, and Moldova ratified an anti-fouling ship convention to protect marine ecosystems. Energy Communities: A draft law creates a dedicated legal form so citizens and local authorities can jointly produce, consume, store, and manage energy, including renewables.