Moldova–EU Accession Momentum: EU leaders in Brussels juggle Ukraine, migration, defence and the next long-term budget, while enlargement remains the main political thread—Ukraine and Moldova are set to move deeper into accession talks. Defence Modernization: Germany delivered the first five Piranha 5 armored personnel carriers to Moldova, marking a new phase of army modernization and deeper defence cooperation. EU Financing for Agriculture: Moldova approved talks for €150m with the European Investment Bank for Livada Moldovei II, targeting horticulture, viticulture, livestock, aquaculture, irrigation, processing, and digitalization plus research and education infrastructure. Forestry Data Upgrade: Moldova launches its first national forest inventory in history, a 5-year, €2.4m digitized effort to produce comparable, up-to-date forest data for climate adaptation and sustainable management. Cyber Resilience: Ukraine was added to the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, enabling emergency incident response support; Moldova is already in the reserve since 2024. Digital Labour Registration: Chisinau launched the e-DayLaborer platform to replace paper registers for seasonal day work, improving transparency and social protection. Tech & Business: TotalSoft reported €46m turnover in 2025 and continued R&D investment, including agentic AI capabilities. STEM & Research Culture: President Maia Sandu marked the 100th anniversary of physicist Sergiu Radautanu, linking his semiconductor research and technical education legacy to Moldova’s science and education push. Aerospace Signals: Moldova’s drone exports rose sharply year-on-year, from $6,000 (2023) to $630,000 (2025), hinting at a growing engineering-driven sector.