EU Accession & Security: At the second EU–Moldova Summit in Brussels, leaders reaffirmed Moldova’s European future, with Ursula von der Leyen saying another €503 million can be unlocked under the Growth Plan if reforms are delivered, plus a new 2026 security package of €120 million and extra funding for hybrid resilience and border infrastructure. Sovereignty Day: President Maia Sandu marked 36 years since the Declaration of Sovereignty, calling for unity and saying Moldova defends independence and peace through European integration. Agriculture Financing: The government approved negotiations for a €150 million EIB loan under Livada Moldovei II to modernize agri-food, support farmers and processing, and expand digitalization and irrigation. Business Digitalization: Chisinau approved a 2026 plan to digitize essential services for entrepreneurs, aiming to simplify company registration, tax services, and other key interactions. Tourism 2029: A new National Tourism Development Programme (2026–2029) sets a €618.2 million budget and targets about 5,000 new jobs. National Security: SIS reported detaining an FSB officer entering Moldova to collect information in the Security Zone, while Sandu revoked the citizenship of former SIS/ISS deputy head Alexandru Bălan. Health Tax Row: Finance Minister Gavriliță said he won’t push a 20% VAT on medicines if the Health Ministry opposes it. Culture & Identity: Sandu marked Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, urging people to keep authentic traditions alive.