National Security & Environment Risk: Moldova published a new unified national mechanism to identify, analyze, assess and monitor risks to national security, using one set of rules across energy, health, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, environment and defense—aiming for earlier, data-based prioritization and better protection of services like water and power. Heat & Power Stability: Despite heat and drought stressing parts of Europe’s infrastructure, the EU electricity system is currently stable, though conditions are expected to stay strained; solar generation is helping, but more storage is urged. Dniester Water Stress: Moldova’s Dniester Commission reduced discharge into the river from 85 to 75 m³/s through August to conserve reserves as the Novodnestrovsk reservoir keeps dropping; authorities warn August and September are critical and extend low-flow alerts. Local Water Pollution Concern: Residents in Comrat District report a poorly managed landfill, fearing leachate could contaminate groundwater, and have asked for urgent oversight and a responsible operator. Cross-border Disaster Prevention: Hîncești and Galați launched an INTERREG NEXT project to prevent natural disasters, funding emergency equipment plus monitoring and early-warning systems. EU Mobility Push: Chisinau joined the CIVITAS European mobility network to share know-how and integrate sustainable transport planning. Drought’s Wider Ripple: Europe’s heatwave and record-low river levels are disrupting shipping and energy production, with the Danube drought also affecting Moldova’s region. Water Reuse Regulation Draft: Moldova opened draft rules for safe reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture, aligning with EU standards and setting monitoring and risk-management duties. Green Jobs Signal: Moldova reports over 12,000 job vacancies, with growing demand tied to digitalization, green energy and European standards.