Energy Digitalization: Moldova is rolling out smart electricity meters with a new Head-End System and Meter Data Management System to enable remote reading, monitoring, and smarter billing, funded via Italian support through UNDP. Education & Skills: Moldova plans to launch a “Graduate Employment Monitoring” module in its Higher Education Management Information System to track graduates for three years, match studies to jobs, and measure labor-market outcomes. Workforce Pipeline: A new vocational and technical college in Gagauzia (built under Moldova–Turkey cooperation) will train students in computer networks, software testing, electromechanics, and electronics. Defense Tech Cooperation: Moldova and Turkey held talks on expanding defense industry and security-technology collaboration, including joint projects and industrial partnerships. EU Integration & Partnerships: Bavaria’s leader Markus Söder reaffirmed support for Moldova’s EU path, while Chisinau and Bavaria agreed to set up an intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation. Agriculture Modernization: Moldova secured a €150m EIB financing programme for “Fruit Garden of Moldova II,” targeting agri-food modernization, including digitalization and irrigation, plus research support. Security Context: Reports suggest Russia may be using captured Ukrainian long-range drones for provocations, with a related June incident in Moldova.