EU Accession Milestone: Moldova officially begins EU accession negotiations in Luxembourg by opening the first “fundamentals” cluster, covering rule of law and fundamental rights, democratic institutions, public administration reform, and key economic criteria—an important step for reforms that also touch how environmental and public policies are implemented. Next Steps for Enlargement: EU enlargement officials say the remaining five negotiation clusters for Moldova could open as early as July if requirements are met, but full membership still depends on sustained delivery. Energy & Climate Resilience: Moldova highlights energy security and the green transition as mutually reinforcing goals, backed by its Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan, with interconnection, diversification, and storage as core pillars. Flood Safety & Water Infrastructure: Rehabilitation at the Costești–Stanca dam is progressing fast, including upgrades to monitoring systems and safety works, aiming to finish by year-end—timely as heavy showers and flood risks are in the forecast. Efficiency & Cleaner Power: Moldova and UNDP sign a memorandum to modernize the energy sector, scaling programs like EcoVoucher for energy-efficient appliances and LED upgrades. Recycling Push: Moldova reports collecting used appliances for recycling through the EcoVoucher Programme, supporting practical circular-economy progress.