EU Accession Push: Lithuania says it will try to open Moldova’s remaining EU negotiation clusters before it takes the EU Council presidency on Jan 1, 2027, and flags defence and dual-use tech cooperation. Education Digitalization: Moldova moves to electronic gradebooks nationwide via SICE, with training for teachers and upgrades to school networks and internet access. School Leadership Reform: Deputy headmaster contracts in public schools end Sept 7, with new appointments via contest to boost transparency. Public Sector Support: Parliament approved one-time allowances up to 4,000 lei for public employees earning up to 20,000 lei monthly. Digital Safety & Mental Health: President Maia Sandu and Romania’s First Lady discuss protecting children online as physical and digital risks merge. Electronic Monitoring Upgrade: PM Tofan says bracelet system issues have existed for years; authorities will investigate and change management, while funding is set to rise. Transport & Food Security: Experts back the “Odesa Triangle” to expand cargo routes through Moldova to Constanța, citing rising volumes. Education 2030 Funding: A new implementation program published in the Official Journal targets major investment in education, research, and digitalization through 2030. Strategic Investment Law: Parliament advances a new regime for strategic investments, aiming for clearer, EU-aligned rules for large projects in energy, tech, healthcare, and infrastructure.