EU Accession Push: Moldova opened EU accession Cluster 6 in Brussels (External Relations and Foreign/Security/Defense policy), with Acting PM Eugeniu Osmochescu stressing the 2028 talks target and 2030 readiness, while the EU also backed Moldova’s reform pace after completing over 90% of Growth Plan measures. Defense & Air Safety: The EU approved a new €120 million European Peace Facility package to modernize Moldova’s air defense, adding to €317 million total support since 2021. Wildlife & Farmland Protection: Moldova’s guidance for farmers on wild boar damage includes reporting within 24 hours, risk mitigation by reserve managers, and possible culling outside hunting seasons, plus fencing and deterrents. Transnistria Waste Crisis: Reports say East Dniester is drowning in garbage and illegal dumps, with “authorities” proposing higher waste fees—sparking concern over who will pay and whether it will fix collection failures. EU Rights Oversight: Council of Europe officials say Moldova has executed about 73% of monitored ECHR judgments, but still needs faster progress on prisons, pre-trial detention conditions, and anti-corruption. Regional Security Diplomacy: Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri met the UK ambassador to review Transnistrian settlement talks and British confidence-building projects. Energy Cooperation: Greece highlighted its growing role as a Southeast Europe energy hub, with cross-border projects moving forward—Moldova’s energy minister joined regional discussions.