Energy Storage & Renewables: Moldova’s parliament voted in first reading to simplify the installation of electric energy storage systems, aiming to cut bureaucracy and speed up renewable projects. Anti-Scam Tech: Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu says authorities are exploring IT tools with mobile operators to flag fraudulent calls originating outside Moldova, alongside tighter SIM registration rules. EU Cybersecurity Support: Ukraine has been added to the EU Cybersecurity Reserve for emergency incident response; Moldova was already included in 2024, reinforcing regional digital resilience. Defense Modernization: Germany delivered the first five Piranha-5 armored personnel carriers to Moldova, marking a new phase of army modernization and operational capability. Agritech Finance: Moldova is starting talks for €150m financing for Livada Moldovei II with the EIB, including support for horticulture, processing, irrigation, digitalization, and research/education infrastructure. Forests Data Upgrade: Moldova launched its first national forest inventory in history, a 5-year, digitized effort to produce comparable, verified forest data for climate and biodiversity policy. Drone Exports Signal Growth: Moldova’s aeronautics exports are rising fast, with drone exports jumping from $6,000 (2023) to $630,000 (2025). EU Enlargement Momentum: EU leaders discussed Ukraine and Moldova accession progress at a Brussels summit, with the first negotiation chapter opened after a long deadlock.