Energy Infrastructure: Moldova’s Energy Ministry has published a memorandum on a planned ~100 MW gas-fired power plant, signed in autumn 2025 with U.S. firms SBCC and Wheeler Machinery, outlining feasibility work, site evaluation, financing models and Caterpillar gas generator technology—while stressing the deal is a cooperation framework, not a binding build order. EU-Backed Modernization: The government approved negotiations and an EIB financing contract for €150 million under “Livada Moldovei II,” targeting horticulture, viticulture, processing, post-harvest infrastructure, digitalization and irrigation, with about 90% for micro, small and medium enterprises and the rest for research, education and food safety. Road Safety Tech: Moldova will implement an eCall system that automatically calls 112 after serious crashes and sends key vehicle/location data; the government approved the draft law to set the legal basis for later technical rules. AI for Policy & Society: Researchers from Moldova’s Academy of Economic Studies and State University of Moldova will study how AI can support sustainable growth (the 3E economy-energy-environment model) and how to strengthen social cohesion in Romania and Moldova. Public Sector Pay Reform: President Maia Sandu outlined a unified public sector salary law meant to set pay by responsibility and job complexity, with World Bank input, and argued current imbalances leave some senior roles underpaid. Digital Media & Youth Creativity: Bulgaria’s BTA and the Harlequin Association will partner on a youth media festival that explicitly pushes AI tools for creating film and digital arts. Education & Staffing: The Education Ministry launched a program to recruit young teachers under 35 with targeted signing bonuses, including higher support for rural placements in shortage subjects. Cyber-Resilience in Europe: The European Commission proposed stronger mandates for Europol and Eurojust and updates to investigation and data rules to tackle cross-border, digital and AI-enabled serious crime.